The Ambassador of Latvia to Israel, H.E. Mr. Aivars Groza and the Economic Attache and Representative of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, Mrs Irina Rubinchika hosted an opening reception and premiere screening of the animation movie "Flow" at the Lev Cinema in Dizengoff Centre, Tel Aviv, yesterday Tuesday, 21 January
The evening's programme started with wine and refreshments in the Cinema's lobby followed by an opening statement from the Ambassador expressing his gratitude regarding the ceasefire and mentioning that "we are looking forward to the release of all hostages held in captivity".
Thereafter Mrs. Rubinchika welcomed all present and a short video entitled "Choose Latvia as Your Next Destination for Business or Adventure" was shown encouraging investment and collaboration in Latvia.
Flow (Latvian: Straume) is a 2024 animated independent fantasy adventure film directed by Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis and written by Zilbaldis and Matiss Kaza. The movie's budget was $3.8 million. At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival the film received critical acclaim and since then has won 48 film and animation awards including Best Animated Film at the European Film Awards, the New York Film Critics Circle Awards and the National Board of Review Awards. The film was selected as the Latvian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. The movie also won the Golden Globes Best Animated Feature Award.
The movie as described by the Ambassador results in "goosebumps". It depicts animals of different species forced to co - exist in order to survive against all odds against natural disasters such as tsunamis and floods as well as against stronger animal species.
Present were distinguished ambassadors, Latvian expatriates, members of the business community, Mrs. Sarah Allalouf, Latvia's Honorary Consul General for the past 25 years in Israel who eases and paves the way for Latvian diplomats in Israel as well as Mrs. Shula Kopf, a journalist at the Jerusalem Report.
Diplomacy.co.il thanks the Ambassador and Latvian Embassy for hosting a unique event enjoyed by everyone.
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