This is Beirut 2024-10-05 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Beginning Monday, Nobel Prizes will be awarded amid escalating climate crises and devastating armed conflicts, particularly in the Middle East and Ukraine. The new laureates will be announced consecutively from October 7 to 14, in Stockholm and Oslo. As in previous years, these prestigious awards will cover the fields of medicine, physics, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-05 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A pioneer who preferred “taking shots rather than being one”: in the film Lee, Kate Winslet brings to life the American Lee Miller, who broke through conventions to establish herself as a leading photojournalist of the 20th century and a key witness to Nazi atrocities. Releasing this Wednesday in France, the film delves into a pivotal period ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-05 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The situation in Gaza, one year after the start of the war and at a time when bombardments are raging in the Middle East, as well as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, will be at the heart of the 31st Bayeux Award for War Correspondents, which starts on Monday. “Never have so many journalists died during a conflict as in Gaza over the past year, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-04 20:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Jean Akouri’s new novel explores the complexities of gay life in Beirut, calling for introspection within the homosexual community and challenging prevailing Western LGBTQ+ narratives. In The Harm We Do Ourselves, Jean Akouri presents a thought-provoking exploration of gay life in Beirut, offering a fresh perspective on LGBTQ+ issues often ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-04 14:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Nintendo inaugurated its own museum in Japan. This new venue offers visitors the chance to explore and sometimes experience more than 130 years of the gaming giant’s history, starting with its origins in playing card manufacturing. Located a few kilometers from Kyoto’s city center, where the company’s ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-04 10:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Costa Rica, a pioneering project by a women-led cooperative is transforming discarded fish skins into high-quality leather for clothing and jewelry, potentially revolutionizing sustainable fashion. On a beach in Costa Rica, two women meticulously clean fish skins that will later be crafted into clothing and jewelry, perhaps eventually gracing ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A new peace prize backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, named after literary giant Leo Tolstoy, has sparked a rift among Tolstoy’s descendants. While some welcome the association with Tolstoy’s pacifist legacy, others are disturbed by the initiative, given Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. This family dispute echoes the tragic ...
2024-10-03 14:16 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The final day of Paris Fashion Week concluded on Tuesday, October 1, with a series of major shows, including those from Chanel, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, and the rising brand Coperni. Among the highlights was Chanel’s much-anticipated show, staged at the Grand Palais in Paris, marking the brand's return to this iconic venue after four years of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 11:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Netflix’s period war drama Uprising, produced by renowned filmmaker Park Chan-wook, has opened the Busan International Film Festival, marking the first time a streaming title kicks off Asia’s largest film event. The decision has sparked mixed reactions. Netflix’s period war drama, produced by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, opened ...
David Sahyoun 2024-10-02 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic thought to better understand ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-10-02 13:48 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Kris Kristofferson, the celebrated country music star, actor and songwriter known for timeless hits like Me and Bobby McGee and his role in A Star is Born, passed away at the age of 88. His family announced that he died peacefully at home in Hawaii on September 28, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in both music and film. Kris Kristofferson, a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-02 10:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At this year's Paris Fashion Week, the runway buzzed with innovation and an eco-conscious ethos, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge style for the Spring/Summer 2025 collections. This season's Paris Fashion Week delivered an evocative blend of reflection and innovation, marrying deep-seated traditions with bold new directions in design. From ...