The Ashes

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Andrzej Wajda

Daniel Olbrychski

Rafał Olbromski

Bogusław Kierc

Krzysztof Cedro

Piotr Wysocki

Prince Jan Gintułt

Beata Tyszkiewicz

Elżbieta Gintułtówna

Pola Raksa

Helena de With

Władysław Hańcza

Rafał's Father