Roadside Attractions Presents

FIREBIRD

Starring Tom Prior, Oleg Zagorodnii, Diana Pozharskaya, Jake-Thomas Henderson, Margus Prangel, Nicholas Woodeson

Directed By: Peeter Rebane

Written By: Peeter Rebane, Tom Prior

About FIREBIRD

Based on a true story during the Cold War, FIREBIRD is a passionate love story set against the backdrop of an Air Force base in occupied Estonia during late 1970’s Communist rule. Sergey (Tom Prior), a soulful, young soldier who dreams of becoming an actor in Moscow, is counting the days until his military service ends. His life is turned upside down when he locks eyes with Roman (Oleg Zagorodnii), a sexy, enigmatic ace fighter pilot newly assigned to his base.

Driven by their undeniable attraction, Sergey and Roman navigate the precarious line between love and friendship at a time when Soviet men in uniform caught having a sexual affair was met with the severest punishment. As their friendship grows into love, the men risk their freedom and their lives to be together in the face of an all-seeing Communist regime.

FIREBIRD Official Trailer – Roadside Attractions

FIREBIRD Only in Theaters April 29, 2022 from Roadside Attractions

Roadside Attractions’ Co-Presidents Howard Cohen & Eric d’Arbeloff stated, “Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior’s film is both a gorgeous love story and a reminder of how lucky we are to live freely and openly, when at other times and in other places even today, others cannot. Tom Prior has created an unforgettable character in his portrayal of Sergey, a man whose desire to be true to himself should inspire us all.”

Director, co-writer Peeter Rebane commented, “This powerful story of one man’s journey influenced me personally having grown up in the USSR. A story as relevant today as it was almost 50 years ago, it is especially meaningful to share our core message – that love is love. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Firebird in the incredible hands of the team at Roadside Attractions. They are passionate about independent film and highly skilled at delivering meaningful stories to audiences that move the needle on subjects and issues so relevant to the world we live in today.”

The film is Written by Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior and Produced by Brigita Rozenbrika. Additional producers include Christopher Racster, Orlan Boston and Dankuro Shinma. Executive Producers include Michael Edelstein and Mauro Durant. Cinematography is by Mait Maekivi (ESC). Costume Design by Mare Raidma and Marjatta Nissinen. Original Score Composed by Krzysztof A. Janczak. Casting by Beatrice Kruger (CSA, ICDN, UICD).

Howard Cohen negotiated on behalf of Roadside Attractions and Peeter Rebane with Michael Donaldson and Jamie Shepard at Donaldson Callif Perez negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers.

Tim Grohne at the Factory is handling international distribution rights.

Cast: Tom Prior, Oleg Zagorodnii, Diana Pozharskaya, Jake-Thomas Henderson, Margus Prangel, Nicholas Woodeson
Director: Peeter Rebane
Screenwriters: Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior
Producers: Brigita Rozenbrika, Peeter Rebane, Tom Prior
Executive Producers: Michael Edelstein, Priit Rebane, Mauro Durant
Director of Photography: Mait Mait Maekivi (ESC)
Costume Designers: Mare Raidma and Marjatta Nissinen
Music: Krzysztof A. Janczak
Casting: Beatrice Kruger (CSA, ICDN, UICD)

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About Roadside Attractions:

Since its founding in 2003, Roadside Attractions’ films have grossed over $500 million and garnered 23 Academy Award® nominations. The company recently released The Courier, Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It and The Alpinist.

Upcoming films include Sundance 2022 titles Alice starring Keke Palmer, Common and Jonny Lee Miller, Emily The Criminal starring Aubrey Plaza, and Call Jane starring Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver; Aline, a fiction freely inspired by the life of Celine Dion, Terence Davies’ Benediction starring Jack Lowden, TIFF’s The Forgiven starring Jessica Chastain and Ralph Fiennes.

The company has released such critical and commercial hits as Judy, The Peanut Butter Falcon, I Can Only Imagine, Manchester by the Sea, Ben Is Back, Beatriz at Dinner, Whitney, Stronger, Love & Friendship, Hello, My Name Is Doris, Mr. Holmes, Love & Mercy, A Most Wanted Man, Dear White People, The Skeleton Twins, All Is Lost, Mud, Winter’s Bone, The Cove, Arbitrage, Margin Call and Super Size Me.

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