THE PERMANENT MISSION OF LATVIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UN MOVIE SOCIETY, PRESENT A SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING OF THE THE 2025 OSCAR-WINNING FILM FLOW.
VIRTUAL GLOBAL LAUNCH (LIVE & ON DEMAND): UNITED NATIONS
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
1:15pm EST (New York Time)
Trusteeship Council, United Nations Headquarters
On Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters, the Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations, in partnership with the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council – will present a special movie screening featuring the 2025 Oscar-winning animated feature film FLOW.
As FLOW brought Latvia the first Oscar – on this occasion, the event will feature opening remarks by H.E. Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Latvia to the United Nations. In addition, as part of the UN Movie Society’s mission to advancing UN global causes through storytelling, remarks will also be delivered by Brenda Vongova, President and Artistic Director of the UN Movie Society - on the film’s connection to UN values and its relevance in addressing the global challenges the world faces today.
FLOW is a dialogue-free animated story about a black cat, dog, capybara, lemur and secretary bird surviving a catastrophic flood in a post-apocalyptic world, as the Earth appears to be reaching its end. As a beacon of hope, the film is about companionship amidst challenges and loss. Despite their differences, the main characters must navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to the new environment.
In a similar vein, the work of the United Nations promotes peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. Reflecting the themes in FLOW, it emphasizes the importance of embracing differences and fostering the ability to listen to, recognize, respect and appreciate others. These shared values encourage living in a peaceful and united way. The values and principles upheld by the United Nations focus on cooperation and acting together, united in our differences and diversity. This commitment aims to build a sustainable world rooted in peace, solidarity and harmony.
Movies have a unique power to convey universal ideals and principles. This include values deeply enshrined by the United Nations – including peace, development, respect for human rights, cultural appreciation, the dignity of the human person, and equal rights for all. Founded at the United Nations Headquarters in 2022, the UN Movie Society is committed to championing UN global causes through the transformative power of storytelling.
PROGRAMME
Opening Remarks
H.E. Ms. Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Latvia to the United Nations
Brenda Vongova, President & Artistic Director
UN Movie Society
of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Movie Screening
FLOW, 85 min
