Meanwhile, the monks of the Chudov Monastery are plotting an assassination attempt on the emperor by rigging the Arsenal with explosives, while a young aristocratic woman, Maria, desperate to avenge her late brother, tries to shoot Napoleon. When her attempt fails, she crosses paths with Michel and a Polish officer, Joseph Sadok. Forced to hide there disguised as an actress, Maria becomes entangled in a dangerous game, where survival, mounting suspicion and the evolving connection with Michel irrevocably change the fates of everyone involved.
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Aleksey Pimanov Director · Vladimir Presnyakov Screenplay Oleg Volyando Composer
First release September 10, 2026 · Produced in Russia · Production Welcome Media
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Pimanov and Partners
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Welcome Media
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Russia
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Original title
Охота на императора
Original language
Russian
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Russian
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Russia · September 10, 2026
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