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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michel EliasLe chien (voice) | Le chien (voice) |
 Philippe NoiretRécitant / Narrator (voice) | Récitant / Narrator (voice) |
 François JérosmeLe général (voice) | Le général (voice) |
 Marie VincentNot listed | Not listed |