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Journalists Decry Lack of Star Access at Venice Festival
Journalists Decry Lack of Star Access at Venice Festival

Despite the presence of Hollywood’s biggest names, international cinema journalists at the Venice Film Festival are struggling to secure interviews, raising concerns about the future of their profession. The Venice Film Festival, running through September 7, has brought an impressive array of Hollywood stars to the Lido, including Angelina ...

'W Biit': A Commitment to the Missing Persons
'W Biit': A Commitment to the Missing Persons

On the occasion of the International Day of the Disappeared, on August 30th, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in collaboration with artist Jamale Abou Hamad, organized an artistic event, W Biit, at the Beirut Art Center. This event was dedicated to continuing the fight for kidnapped and forcibly disappeared individuals. Before ...

Nicole Kidman’s Bold Venice Debut in \
Nicole Kidman’s Bold Venice Debut in "Babygirl"

Nicole Kidman explores female desire and existential crisis in the provocative and daring Venice Film Festival premiere of Babygirl on Friday, August 30. Nicole Kidman took a bold step outside her comfort zone with Babygirl, an erotic thriller that premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film sees the veteran actress portraying Romy, a ...

Basel Brings Eurovision to the Heart of Europe in 2025
Basel Brings Eurovision to the Heart of Europe in 2025

Basel, the Swiss city on the borders of France and Germany, has been selected to host the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, promising a glitzy celebration connecting people across Europe through music. The Swiss city of Basel has been chosen to host the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, following Switzerland’s victory at ...

Baalbeck Festival: A Memorable Ode to the Oud
Baalbeck Festival: A Memorable Ode to the Oud

The Baalbeck International Festival finally took place, albeit far from the City of the Sun. On Thursday evening, at the Caracalla Theatre in Beirut, Charbel Rouhana, accompanied by his Lebanese sextet, and the Trio Joubran, enchanted the audience, giving pride of place to the oud, an instrument symbolizing peace and harmony.

Venice Film Festival: Spotlight on the Red Carpet
Venice Film Festival: Spotlight on the Red Carpet

The 81st Venice International Film Festival kicked off with a dazzling red carpet, setting the stage for a glamorous ten-day celebration of cinema. The 81st Venice Film Festival has officially begun, transforming the City of Canals into the world's cinema capital for the next ten days. This unmissable event, which annually draws the most ...

'Les Femmes Pardonnent Mais N’Oublient Jamais' at Le Monnot Theater
'Les Femmes Pardonnent Mais N’Oublient Jamais' at Le Monnot Theater

The play Les Femmes pardonnent mais n’oublient jamais will be staged at Le Monnot Theater from September 18 to 22, 2024. It is directed by Pierre Léandri, featuring Fibs Tendille, Bérénice Bala and Polo Anid. The comedy Les Femmes pardonnent mais n’oublient jamais will kick off the theater season at Le Monnot. Josyane Boulos, the artistic ...

Much Anticipated 'Star Wars Outlaws' Video Game Released
Much Anticipated 'Star Wars Outlaws' Video Game Released

After more than four years in the making, French video game designer Ubisoft released on Friday its much-anticipated "Star Wars Outlaws," an immersive spinoff from the famed saga. The group's first foray into the universe created by George Lucas, "Outlaws," is an open-world adventure featuring Kay Vess, a young outlaw who travels the galaxy far ...

Maria Callas: A Life in Highlights
Maria Callas: A Life in Highlights

Maria Callas, the Greek-American soprano, remains an iconic figure in the world of opera nearly 47 years after her death. As the Venice Film Festival premieres Maria, a biopic directed by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain and starring Angelina Jolie, we look back at some of the defining moments in the life of the “prima donna assoluta” who would ...

“Disability Can Affect Everyone”: The Powerful Message of the Paralympic Games
“Disability Can Affect Everyone”: The Powerful Message of the Paralympic Games

  The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games moved the entire world on Wednesday evening. A grand spectacle celebrating inclusion, diversity and self-overcoming, marked by the poignant testimonies of disabled athletes and a breathtaking scenography. Unlike the Olympic Games opening ceremony, which sometimes veered into excess, ...

Venice Film Festival Kicks Off with Star Power
Venice Film Festival Kicks Off with Star Power

Beetlejuice sequel and Hollywood stars light up Venice Film Festival’s grand opening. The festival is scheduled from August 28 to September 7. The Venice Film Festival began with a spectacular premiere of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice sequel, bringing a wave of star power to the glamorous event on the sun-drenched Lido. A-listers like Lady Gaga, ...

Tripoli Hosts “Between Women Filmmakers Caravan” Festival
Tripoli Hosts “Between Women Filmmakers Caravan” Festival

The Lebanese city of Tripoli is hosting an exceptional cinematic event at the Rashid Karami International Fair, Lebanese House, for the second consecutive year. The Between Women Filmmakers Caravan festival runs from August 29 until September 1, 2024. The Between Women Filmmakers Caravan festival features screenings of films by several women ...