The LGBTQIA+ Speakers Series at Canisius College presents a conversation with the director and lead actor of the film “Firebird” on Monday, February 6 at 12:00 noon. The presentation takes place in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library Learning Center, and will also be available in a webinar format.
“Firebird” is a 2021 romantic drama, based on a true story. It is set in the Soviet Union, and particularly its armed forces, during the Cold War. The story follows a young soldier who embarks on a clandestine affair with a fighter pilot, stationed at an Air Force base in Soviet-occupied Estonia.
With themes surrounding late Soviet imperialism in the Baltic and Afghanistan, the film is especially relevant to political, social, and cultural issues around borders and migration.
The film can be screened on streaming services and video on demand. Contact Dr. Richard Reitsma is you need a code to view the film if you do not have AmazonPrime or VOD.
The film was co-written, co-produced and directed by Peeter Rebane and stars Tom Prior, who also co-wrote and co-produced the film. Both Rebane and Prior will lead the February 6 conversation at Canisius.
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