Elena and Her Men (1956)

Elena, a Polish Princess with a propensity for being the guardian angel of noble causes and unsung heroes, maneuvers through life captivated only by men in need. She breezes in and out of their lives like a gust of destiny, leaving once they've achieved their ambitions. Her path intertwines with that of Henry de Chevincourt, who introduces her to General François Rollan, a prospective Minister of War. In the shadowy corridors of power, a group of cunning politicians see the General as a pawn in their elaborate chess game. They exploit a political trial and the ensuing war panic, concocting a coup d'etat designed to thrust the General into the helm of leadership. Unbeknownst to them, the General willingly walks into their trap, ensnared by his love for Elena, who is in cahoots with the scheming politicians. Simultaneously, Henry, also smitten by Elena's charm, bides his time on the periphery of this political whirlwind. The narrative unfolds as the lives of these characters collide in a cocktail of ambition, love, and political intrigue.

Elena and Her Men is a comedy movie featuring Ingrid Bergman.

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