2024-09-16 18:04 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Following the success of Sar Wa’t El Haki, directed by Lina Abyad, filmmaker Philippe Aractingi is reviving his play Parlons il est temps (“Let's Talk, It's About Time”) in French at the Essaïon Theater in Paris, from September 17 to October 29, on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. View this post on ...
2024-09-16 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Shogun triumphed at the Emmy Awards, breaking records with 18 trophies and becoming the first non-English series to win. The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony saw a groundbreaking win for Shogun, which took home 18 trophies, making it the first non-English language series to claim the Best Drama award. This adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, set in ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-09-16 10:28 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The curtain falls on the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, which saw the triumph of Stephen King’s adaptation The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston in the lead role. The latest adaptation of horror master Stephen King, The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International ...
This Is Beirut 2024-09-15 17:53 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Artists of Beirut, a "socially responsible" initiative and platform supporting and promoting Lebanese women artists, is participating in the 5th edition of Menart Fair. The event will take place at Galerie Joseph, 5 rue de Saint-Merri, Paris, from September 20 to 22, 2024, between 12 and 7 PM. Menart Fair 2024 in Paris is an all-female edition, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-09-15 13:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Chinese bookseller Yu Miao, who once ran a popular bookstore in Shanghai that was shut down due to government pressure, has started a new chapter in Washington, D.C. Yu Miao, a 52-year-old Chinese bookseller, has recently opened a new bookstore called JF Books in Washington, D.C., 12,000 kilometers from his former establishment in Shanghai. Yu's ...
2024-09-15 11:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Deauville American Film Festival celebrated its golden anniversary with a lavish closing ceremony at the International Center of Deauville on September 14, 2024, showcasing cinematic excellence. Natalie Portman and Isabelle AdjaniPhoto Credit: Lou Benoist / AFP The 50th edition of the Deauville American Film Festival, a cornerstone for ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-09-14 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
It is already midnight, and the city is collapsing under the weight of the imminent apocalypse. The following text aims to be a sketch, in words and music, of what the future seems to promise. It is already midnight. The city seems numb beneath a cloak of ink. The stars struggle to adorn this black veil that stretches into infinity. Everything is ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-09-14 14:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
After decades of challenging censorship in Iran, filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof was forced into exile to present his latest film condemning the regime, The Seeds of the Wild Fig Tree. Mohammad Rasoulof, 51, is a name well-known among film enthusiasts. This Iranian director has built his career by relentlessly defying censorship in his country, even ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-09-14 10:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Paris Olympic Games aren’t quite over yet. This Saturday, the capital will host a festive “after-party” with a parade of athletes and a massive concert on the world’s most famous avenue, the Champs-Élysées. The Olympic celebration isn’t finished! After a summer of sweat, cheers, tears, and athletic feats, Paris has decided to ...
2024-09-13 19:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Among the rare talents endowed with a witty flair, Fouad Yammine stands out for his sharp writing, humorous touch and deep philosophical insights. His latest play, Hayyneh El Eisheh Heik (Life Is Easier This Way), is currently showing at Tournesol Theater. Grounded and skillful, Fouad Yammine excels in the art of storytelling. His ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-09-13 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Last Wednesday, Aley paid a heartfelt tribute to Abou Melhem and Oum Melhem, the legendary couple of Lebanese television. During this emotional ceremony, their granddaughter, Nidal Haddad, spoke with emotion about the authenticity, wisdom, and lasting imprint her grandparents left in the hearts of the Lebanese, calling them “model ...
2024-09-13 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
London Fashion Week ignites with a spectacular opening by H&M featuring the summer star, Charli XCX. The event shakes up the schedule for the Spring-Summer 2025 fashion week, which includes forty-eight shows running until Tuesday. Often overshadowed by its prestigious counterparts in Paris and Milan, London Fashion Week steps into the ...