Movie

The Ashes (1965)

• September 25, 1965
• 3h 54m

• War
• Drama
• History

Overview

Set in the time of Napoleon wars, shows how the wars swept over the unfortunate Polish country at the beginning of the XIX-th century. Story revolves around the Polish legion under command of General Dabrowski, who then fought on Napoleon's side with the hopes of Poland's revival.

Director

Andrzej Wajda

Writers

Aleksander Ścibor-Rylski, Stefan Żeromski

Starring

Daniel Olbrychski, Bogusław Kierc, Piotr Wysocki