The Museum of the Battle of Warsaw 1920 in Ossów presents 'Polska Madonna z Comblessac'. This documentary explores the profound connections forged between Polish soldiers in Brittany and the French community in 1939. It highlights the heartwarming relationships that developed among soldiers who arrived in France after the September campaign.
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This documentary premiere, 'Polska Madonna z Comblessac', explores the profound connections forged between Polish soldiers in Brittany and the French community in 1939. It highlights the heartwarming relationships that developed among Polish soldiers who arrived in France after the September campaign.
The Museum of the Battle of Warsaw 1920 in Ossów invites attendees to the premiere of the documentary film 'Polska Madonna z Comblessac' on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The film recounts the remarkable bond that united Polish soldiers stationed in Brittany with the local French population starting in 1939. Following the September defeat, over 20,000 Polish soldiers found refuge in Brittany, with many billeted in small towns like Comblessac, where they established close and cordial relationships with the inhabitants. The documentary delves into these unique connections, featuring interviews with eyewitnesses and historical figures. The film is directed by Elena Domańska and Waldemar Domański. Featured participants include Germaine Roger, a centenarian eyewitness and resident of Comblessac; Stanisław Pruszyński, son of Ksawery Pruszyński; Christophe Ricaud, the mayor of Comblessac; historians Jakub Wiącek and Jean-Charles Caillard; as well as figures involved with the Stowarzyszenie Quo Vadis and artist Piotr Paweł Drozdowicz, who contributed frescos in Comblessac.
Admission to the film premiere is free. The event will take place at the Museum of the Battle of Warsaw 1920 in Ossów. No specific ticketing information beyond free entry is provided on the page itself, directing visitors to attend the event directly.
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