Peeter Rebane's "Firebird" -- which looks like "Brokeback Mountain" meets Don't Ask, Don't Tell in the occupied Baltic states -- will be available digitally on June 3 ... and you can color me curious.
Based on true events during the Cold War at the height of 1970s Communist rule, "Firebird" follows a handsome, soulful young soldier who embarks on a clandestine love affair with a charismatic fighter pilot newly stationed at his Air Force Base. Set in a time when men in uniform caught having a sexual affair were dealt a severe punishment, this is a story of two men who risked their freedom -- and their lives -- as their loyalties were torn between love and service to their country.
Kudos on the casting of Tom Prior and Oleg Zagorodnii, both of whom are stunners.
Saw it at Melbourne Film Fest. Loved it. Highly recommend it - the story is great but it’s exceptionally well filmed. I’m sure it was on a budget but you couldn’t tell.
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