Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)

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Two small-town aspiring musicians chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where high stakes, scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test their bond.

Intro
"Eurovision Tune Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" is a 2020 musical comedy film directed by David Dobkin and composed by Andrew Steele and Will Ferrell. The film, which is an American representation of the Eurovision Song Contest, features an ensemble cast led by Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, Melissanthi Mahut, Mikael Persbrandt, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Graham Norton.

Plot
The film tells the story of Lars Erickssong (Will Ferrell) and Sigrit Ericksdottir (Rachel McAdams), two half-brothers from a town in Iceland who dream of winning the Eurovision Song Contest, despite the constant mockery from their fellow townsmen, including Erick Erickssong (Lars' dad played by Pierce Brosnan). Their band, Fire Saga, is randomly chosen to represent Iceland in the contest after the original lineup is associated with an accident.

Competitors and Conflict
Upon reaching Edinburgh, where the competition is held, Fire Saga meets a variety of vibrant candidates, most especially Russian singer Alexander Lemtov (Dan Stevens). Lemtov aspires to charm Sigrit, triggering friction in between her and Lars. In a twist of fate, Fire Saga is required to perform their least preferred song in the contest after a rift ensues in between Lars and the Icelandic committee. Their preliminary performance is afflicted with technical glitches, resulting in an embarrassing onstage debacle.

Struggles and Realization
Feeling dejected, Lars abandons Sigrit and go back to Iceland, persuaded that his dream has been ruined. Simultaneously, Sigrit confesses her sensations for Lars to Lemtov, but she declines his proposition as she loves Lars. Lars, after an encounter with some local fishermen and his dad, Erick, realizes his mistake and rushes back to Edinburgh to apologize with Sigrit and participate in the finals.

Finale
In the last of the competition, Lars and Sigrit forgo the contest guidelines and choose to sing their initial song "Husavik", a genuine ode to their hometown. Although their efficiency is enthusiastically gotten by the audience, their rule-breaking leads to their disqualification. Yet, they have finally attained their genuine dream - not necessarily winning but providing an exceptionally genuine performance that impresses everyone, including their townsmen back in Iceland.

Conclusion
"Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" concludes with Lars and Sigrit going back to their hometown, celebrating their journey with a local performance. In spite of not winning the contest, they secure the regard and affection of their townsmen and prepare to embrace a brand-new life, that includes starting their own household. The film ends on a positive note, highlighting the power of enthusiasm, dedication, and the imagine turning the impossible into truth.

In addition to its humorous representation of the Eurovision Song Contest's eccentric and flamboyant world, the movie is complemented by an interesting storyline, a fantastic ensemble cast, and appealing tunes that leave an imprint on the audiences' hearts.

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