The reception for representatives of the media, the diplomatic corps, institutions and sponsors was preceded by a meeting between Croatian Culture Minister Andrea Zlatar Violic and her French counterpart Aurelie Filippetti.
Speaking to Hina, Zlatar Violic said they discussed concrete cooperation, including contracts on film co-productions and Croatia's presentation in Marseille, next year's European capital of culture, and many other topics.
The reception was addressed by French Institute president Xavier Darcos.