Lena Katina – An Invitation
Lena Katina – An Invitation (2014)
Directed by: Livia Alcalde Francesco Sperandeo
An Invitation is a pop-rock track by Russian singer-songwriter Lena Katina, released on November 18, 2014, as the fourth single from her debut solo album, *This Is Who I Am*. The song was co-written by Katina, Maria Abraham, Jörg Kohring, and Sven Martin, who also produced the track. The lyrics convey themes of introspection and personal growth. The official music video, directed by Livia Alcalde and Francesco Sperandeo, was filmed at The Church Palace Hotel in Rome during Katina’s visit to Italy in November 2014. The video portrays Katina as a mysterious, angelic figure attempting to guide a man away from a life of indulgence towards purity. Notably, Katina was three and a half months pregnant during the filming. The video received critical acclaim, winning several awards, including the Diamond Award for Best Music Video at the International Independent Film Awards (USA), the Award of Excellence at the Accolade Global Film Competition (USA), and Best Soft-Rock Music Video at the Apex Short Film + Music Video Festival (USA).
