MARIA AND NAPOLEON (Marysia i Napoleon) - DVD

"From the pages of history comes this dramatic tale of forbidden passions and political intrigue by accomplished Polish filmmaker Leonard Buczkowski (The Eagle). In 1807, Napoleon meets and falls in love with 22-year-old Polish countess Marie Walewska, who is unhappily married to a much older man. Enchanted by the blonde, blue-eyed countess, the emperor enters into an affair with Marie, who uses the relationship to induce Napoleon to treat Poland fairly. "Marysia I Napoleon" represents the mature work of Buczkowski, who was greatly respected for directing "Forbidden Songs" (Zakazane piosenki), the first film from the Polish film industry after World War II."