The Dog, the General, and the Birds
Le Chien, le général et les oiseaux
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Nielsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Tonino Guerra
- Original Title
- Le Chien, le général et les oiseaux
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Canal+, CNC, Eurimages, Gam Films, Prima Film, Roissy Films, Solaris Film, Téva, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Nielsen
Tonino Guerra
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Nielsen
Director
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
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What is The Dog, the General, and the Birds about?
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.
Who directed The Dog, the General, and the Birds?
The Dog, the General, and the Birds was directed by Francis Nielsen.
Who stars in The Dog, the General, and the Birds?
The principal cast of The Dog, the General, and the Birds includes Michel Elias, Philippe Noiret, François Jérosme, Marie Vincent.
When was The Dog, the General, and the Birds released and how long is it?
The Dog, the General, and the Birds was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.