2020/2021 Winners & Shortlists

THANK YOU RUSSIA

Grand Prix

Case Film

Film

BrandLADA
Product/ServiceLADA
EntrantTBWA\RAAD Beirut, LEBANON
CategoryBreakthrough on a Budget
Idea Creation TBWA\RAAD Beirut, LEBANON
Production CLANDESTINO FILMS Beirut, LEBANON

Write a short summary of what happens in the film

Following on from the initial billboard launch, the two films showcased ordinary Lebanese citizens thanking Russia for the Lada (e.g. for its toughness, its affordability, etc.) The first scenario involved a group of school children thanking the Russia and expressing all the things they are thankful for that are synonymous with the Lada (e.g. airbags, automatic transition, four doors etc.). The second scenario involved a regular Lebanese family and an older man expressing his gratitude to Russia for the Lada, and how Russia truly understand their pain. Both scenarios end with the protagonists sending gifts to Russia traditionally associated with Lebanese culture (including fresh thyme and jallab juice).

Cultural / Context information for the jury

For the people of Lebanon, recent past events have made life even harder than before, and it is anything but a smooth ride – both on, and off the roads. When people aren’t maneuvering their cars around giant potholes the size of bathtubs, they are wondering when the government may decide at random to cut salaries and deny people access to their own money from the bank. For Lada, a robust beast of a car that is usually spotted in areas with rocky roads such as the mountains, there was an opportunity to turn the pitfalls (and potholes) of the Lebanese government into something positive. Turning apathy into action, Lada used the situation created be the government to relaunch their vehicle. The relaunch needed to showcase the car’s durability, toughness as well as its affordability, particularly to people who may not have given it a second look in normal circumstances.

Credits

Name Company Role
Walid Kanaan TBWA\RAAD Chief Creative Officer
Georges Kyrillos TBWA\RAAD Creative Director
Christopher Ghorayeb TBWA\RAAD Associate Creative Director
Jad Chidiac TBWA\RAAD Art Director
Nour Christidi TBWA\RAAD Copywriter
Farah El Kadhi TBWA\RAAD Art Director
Diana Georges TBWA\RAAD Account Director
Romy Abdelnour TBWA\RAAD Communications Director
Sandy Bou Assy TBWA\RAAD Content Creator
Amine Dora Amin Dora Director
Remie Abdo TBWA\RAAD Head of Strategy
Jessica Handley TBWA\RAAD Strategic Planner
Georges Ghattas TBWA\RAAD PR Executive
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