The Firebird (1952 film)


The Firebird is a 1952 Swedish-Italian film directed by Hasse Ekman. The film is inspired by The Red Shoes by Powell and Pressburger.

Plot summary

A famous Italian tenor gets an offer to make a guest appearance in Sweden, but is unwilling to go, until he sees a Swedish dance film with the beautiful ballerina Linda Corina. He travels to the Royal Opera in Stockholm, and falls in love with her. And so, a passionate and colourful drama begins.

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