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FIREBIRD 15

★★★☆☆ OUT 22 APRIL CINEMAS

When Soviet private Sergey, this is a labour of love for Prior, co-writing with director Peeter Rebane. is sensitively told and handsomely made, although having its multinational cast all speak in English arguably robs it of some of its nuance. There’s also a curious flatness to a narrative that makes its points with eloquence and emotion… and then makes them again.

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