Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival 2021

Firebird

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A powerful tale of love and friendship in the Soviet Airforce, set during the Cold War. Based on a true story.

Firebird is a touching love story set in the Soviet Air Force during the Cold War. Sergey, a troubled young private, is counting the days till his military service ends. His life is turned upside down when a daring fighter pilot, Roman 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. Based on a true story.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    107 minutes
  • Country
    UK / Estonia
  • Director
    Peeter Rebane