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2021 • Movie • Romance • Directed by Peeter Rebane

Firebird

Synopsis

Based on a true story, Firebird follows a handsome, soulful young soldier who embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic fighter pilot on a Soviet Air Force base at the height of 1970s Communist rule.

Details

GenresRomance, Drama, War, Thriller
Release Date2021-10-29
Runtime106 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesGB, EE
Production CompanyFirebird Production Limited
Keywords
Period Piece, Based on True Stories, LGBTQIA+, Gay, Heartwarming, Thought-Provoking, Coming of Age, 1970s, Advocacy, Human Rights, Military
Ratings
BBFC: 15, MPAA: R
Advisory
Language, Sex
Festivals
  • 70+ film festivals around the world
Awards
  • Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (2021) — Honorable Mention, Best First Feature (Peeter Rebane)
  • FilmOut San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival (2021) — Best Narrative Feature, Best Director (Peeter Rebane), and Best Actor (Tom Prior)
  • Queerty Awards (2023) — Indie Movie
  • BFI Flare (2021) -- Opening Night film

Cast

Tom Prioras Sergey
Nicholas Woodesonas Colonel Kuznetsov
Jake Hendersonas Volodja
Diana Pozharskayaas Luisa
Oleg Zagorodniias Roman
Margus Prangelas Major Zverev
Ester Kuntuas Masha

Crew

Peeter Rebanedirector, producer, writer
Brigita Rozenbrikaproducer
Tom Priorproducer, writer
Krzysztof A. Janczakcomposer

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