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.

75min
2003
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.3/10

Cast

Michel Elias profile pictureMichel EliasLe chien (voice)
Philippe Noiret profile picturePhilippe NoiretRécitant / Narrator (voice)
François Jerosme profile pictureFrançois JerosmeLe général (voice)

About The Dog, the General, and the Birds

The Dog, the General, and the Birds Overview

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.

Runtime: 75min

Extra details

Original Title: Le Chien, le général et les oiseaux
Original Language: French
Directed By: Francis Nielsen
Production Companies
Canal+CNCEurimagesGam FilmsPrima FilmRoissy FilmsSolaris FilmTévaRAI