18th Century Russian-annexed Poland: Russian soldiers are patrolling the streets, but that's of little detriment to the rebellious Poles. Boleslas is a patriotic hussar, who dreams of playing a part in the nation's rebirth. He gets together with other hussars to sing patriotic songs with his foster sister, Sophie. You may not think that's any big deal, but Russian patrols don't like it and our singers need to control themselves every time the Russians walk by. Meanwhile, in an eerie mansion, there's an inventor who's mastered the art of the automaton. His robots look very much like humans and get more realistic with every incarnation. The inventor, Baron von Kempelen, is a favorite of Tsarina Catherine the Great ... and also a supporter of Polish independence. Is he perhaps more than just a passive supporter of a reborn Poland? Hmmm ...

DVD-R has English intertitles with no subtitles. Approx. 139 mins.  See film samples for sound and video quality!