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The Dog, the General, and the Birds

2003 · 75 min Animation
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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Original Title Le Chien, le général et les oiseaux
Year 2003
Country France, Italy
Genre Animation
Director Francis Nielsen
Runtime 75 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (14 votes)

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The Dog, the General, and the Birds has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2003 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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