The Ashes

War, Drama, History

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Andrzej Wajda

Status Released

Release Date 1965-09-25

Storyline

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.