The Dog, the General, and the Birds (2003)

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.

Directing:
  • Francis Nielsen

Writing:
  • Tonino Guerra

Stars:
Release Date: 2003-05-15
themoviedb icon 6.2/10
  • Country: FR, IT
  • Language: Français
  • Runtime: 75

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Le général (voice)
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