In the Soviet Union of the late ’70s and early ’80s, the setting of Firebird, consensual sex between men was a crime punishable by five years of hard labor. And if you were a high-profile military ...

“Firebird,” the first narrative feature by director Peeter Rebane, is clearly a labor of love. It is based on a 1996 memoir by the Russian actor Sergey Fetisov called “A Tale About Roman,” which ...

Based on a passionate love story, Firebird is set during the Cold War at a Soviet Air Force post in Estonia. The story follows the life of a young soldier named Sergey who is counting down the days ...

At the London premiere of “Firebird” this month, director Peeter Rebane and actor Tom Prior appeared, talking to the audience before the film screened and mingling with fans at the reception that ...

"I see what goes on under my nose." Roadside Attractions has debuted a second official US trailer for an Estonian Cold War love triangle romantic thriller titled Firebird. It's now opening in April ...

A romantic drama set in the Cold War-era USSR is based on a Russian actor’s memoir about his love affair with a fighter pilot. By Sheri Linden Senior Copy Editor/Film Critic In the Soviet Union of the ...