Dori Media Group, a multinational studio, is presenting two episodes of its gripping new series, Amia, at the LA Screenings. The series features a range of scripted and unscripted shows representing diverse regions, languages, and cultures.
Amia, filmed primarily in Uruguay and Argentina, draws inspiration from the 1992 terror attacks on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires and the 1994 attack on the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA).
The show follows a Mossad operative who, after losing his sister in the embassy attack, teams up with a local journalist to seek justice. The first season’s eight episodes cover the period between the 1992 attack and the 1994 assault on AMIA, featuring dialogue in Spanish, English, Hebrew, and Persian.
As the 30th anniversary of the AMIA tragedy approaches and given recent events in Argentina, the series is highly topical. Argentine authorities recently issued an arrest warrant for an Iranian minister linked to the 1994 attack.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Buenos Aires named Ahmad Vahidi, Iran’s interior minister, believed to have directed covert operations during the assault. Argentina has requested that Pakistan and Sri Lanka follow Interpol protocols and extradite Vahidi.
Nadav Palti, CEO and President of Dori Media Group, emphasized the investment of both time and money in creating the series, aiming to make it accessible to a global audience.
Palti noted that Amia’s relevance has grown due to current events in Argentina, pointing out that it has taken 30 years for the Argentine justice system to reach recent conclusions. The series reflects efforts to uncover the truth about the attacks and pursue justice, issues that remain relevant today.
Filming in Uruguay reduced production costs by 25%. Dori Media collaborated with local production company Cimarrón, which provided production services. Palti commended the collaboration with Cimarrón and the Uruguayan government, leading to the decision to film most of the series there.
Givon Snir, the series’ showrunner, said that real ’90s news footage was incorporated to immerse the media into the storyline, using a vintage camera during the embassy attack scene to blend real and staged footage. The series reflects its theme of truth versus lies by combining authentic and scripted content.
All characters, except for heads of state, are fictional yet based on extensive research of historical events. Snir noted that the shoot’s biggest challenges included the cold weather and coordinating communication among cast and crew speaking various languages. Despite managing four versions of the script at once, this complexity added depth and authenticity to the series.
Cimarrón Cine provided world-class services, supporting other significant projects like the Society of the Snow. According to Snir, Cimarrón helped bring the vision to life and successfully overcame challenges to deliver a high-quality production. Source
