Plot
A long time ago, a young Russian general chose to sacrifice hundreds of birds to burn Moscow and save his motherland from the troops of Napoleon. For this feat, he was hailed as a hero by the people of Russia but regarded an executioner by the winged creatures. Now fifty years older the aging general leads a drab life. To make matters worse, the descendants of the sacrificed birds keep attacking him. One day however a meets an engaging little dog who soon becomes his faithful companion. Both friends decide to break the curse plaguing the general's life : they start militating for all the caged birds of Russia to be set free.
Written by
Tonino Guerra, Francis Nielsen
Directed by
Francis Nielsen
Crew
Production Countries
Italy, France
Production Companies
Eurimages, RAI, Téva, Solaris Film, Roissy Films, Prima Film, Gam Films, Canal+, CNC
Languages
Français
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination