Embassy of Latvia and ALA Film Night to Feature “Homo Novus”

Apr 21, 2021

The American Latvian Association and the Embassy of Latvia to the United States invite you to a virtual film night on April 30th at 7PM EDT. The Latvian romantic comedy “Homo Novus” depicts the colorful and eccentric art world of 1930s Riga. Following the viewing of the movie, the audience is invited to participate in a virtual discussion and Q&A session, led by Latvian Ambassador to the United States Māris Selga, Third Secretary Sarma Gintere, ALA Director of Education Elisa Freimane, and ALA Director of Cultural Affairs Valda Grinberga.

The film is in Latvian with English subtitles, and the discussion will be in English.

 

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8w_V8kNzvM

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88922363543?pwd=TWhTcGtBYU12RWVmV3Rudyt5QTh1Zz09

 

The event is being held by the Embassy of Latvia to the U.S. and ALA, in cooperation with the National Film Centre of Latvia.