Firebird (2021 film)

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Firebird
Directed byPeeter Rebane
Written by
Based onThe Story of Roman
by Sergey Fetisov
Produced by
  • Brigita Rozenbrika
  • Peeter Rebane
  • Tom Prior
Starring
  • Tom Prior
  • Oleg Zagorodnii
  • Diana Pozharskaya
CinematographyMait Mäekivi
Edited byTambet Tasuja
Music byKrzysztof Aleksander Janczak
Production
companies
  • The Factory
  • No Reservations Entertainment
  • Film Estonia
Release date
Running time
107 minutes
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • Estonia
LanguageEnglish

Firebird is a 2021 romantic war drama film directed, co-written, and co-produced by Peeter Rebane (in his feature directorial debut), based on Sergey Fetisov's memoir The Story of Roman.[1] The film stars Tom Prior (who also co-wrote and co-produced), Oleg Zagorodnii, and Diana Pozharskaya. Set in the Soviet Air Force during the Cold War, it tells the true story of forbidden love between a private and a fighter pilot.

Firebird had its world premiere at the 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival on 17 March 2021.[2] The film also screened at the 45th Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival on 27 June 2021, where it won an honorable mention for Best First Feature.[3]

Synopsis

Sergey, a troubled young private, is counting the days till his military service ends. His life is turned upside down when Roman, a daring fighter pilot, arrives at the base. Driven by curiosity, Sergey and Roman navigate the precarious line between love and friendship as a dangerous love triangle forms between them and Luisa, the secretary to the base commander. Sergey is forced to face his past as Roman’s career is endangered and Luisa struggles to keep her family together. As the walls close in, they risk their freedom and their lives in the face of an escalating KGB investigation and the fear of the all-seeing Soviet regime.

Cast

  • Tom Prior as Sergey
  • Oleg Zagorodnii as Roman
  • Diana Pozharskaya as Luisa
  • Jake Thomas Henderson as Volodja
  • Margus Prangel as Major Zverev
  • Nicholas Woodeson as Colonel Kuznetsov
  • Ester Kuntu as Masha
  • Kaspar Velberg as Pilot Selenov
  • Sergei Lavrentev as Drama Professor
  • Rasmus Kaljujärv as Pilot
  • Lauri Mäesepp as Pilot
  • Karl-Andreas Kalmet as Pilot
  • Vladimir Nadein as Young Conscript
  • Markus Luik as Sergeant Janis
  • Anatoli Tafitšuk as Mechanic Ivan
  • Nils Mattias Steinberg as Karamazin
  • Sten Karpov as Duty Officer
  • Carmen Mikiver as Army Doctor
  • Mihkel Kabel as Border Guard Popov
  • Ilja Toome as Radar Operator
  • Kuldar-Kristjan Kurg as Good Looking Conscript
  • Henessi Schmidt as Olga
  • Kaie Kõrb as Anna
  • Imre Sooäär as Theatre Director
  • Deni Alasaniya as Ilya
  • Markus Habakukk as Guildenstern
  • Jaanika Arum as Bohemian Classmate Girl
  • Jonathan Tupay as Sergey Jr.
  • Eduard Toman as Toastmaster
  • Catherine Charlton as Luisa's Aunt
  • Britta Soll as Katya
  • Luule Komissarov as Kvas Lady
  • Timur Ilikajev as Busker
  • Eili Sild-Torga as Old Lady
  • Mari Lill as Old Lady
  • Anne Paluver as Train Attendant
  • Gerda Johnson as Neighbor
  • Aavo Pekri as KGB Man
  • Monika Jallajas as Luisa's Mother
  • Vadim Sehvatov as Luisa's Father
  • Karl Markus Antson as Private
  • Deniss Pogosjan as Mailman
  • Artur Tjulenev as Rough Laborer
  • Romek Uibopuu as Young Sergey
  • Gregory Kibus as Young Dima
  • Marge Sillaste as Sergey's Mother

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival on 17 March 2021, screening as part of the Hearts strand.[4][5] It also screened at the 43rd Moscow International Film Festival on 24 April 2021, the 45th Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival on 27 June 2021, and the 42nd Durban International Film Festival on 23 July 2021. It will screen at the 39th Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQIA+ Film Festival on 21 August 2021.[6]

References

  1. ^ Gilchrist, Tracy E. (22 June 2021). "Tension Builds Between Military Men in Cold War Film 'Firebird'". The Advocate. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  2. ^ Tambur, Silver (18 February 2021). "British-Estonian movie "Firebird" to premiere at the London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival". Estonian World. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Frameline45 Awards Announced". Frameline. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  4. ^ "World premieres of Rebel Dykes and Firebird announced for 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival". British Film Institute. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  5. ^ Rosser, Michael (24 February 2021). "'Firebird', 'Jump, Darling' head BFI Flare's 2021 digital edition line-up". Screen International. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (26 July 2021). "Outfest Los Angeles: Dates, Venues & Lineup Set For 39th Festival Returning To In-Person Screenings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 August 2021.

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