Béatrice Moreau 2024-06-17 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Memoir of a Snail, an Australian stop-motion animated dark comedy, won the prestigious Cristal award for best feature film at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. The 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the most important events in the industry, awarded its highest honor to Memoir of a Snail, an ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-17 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The roundtable "Jabbour Douaihy: A Life, A Work" paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Lebanese writer who passed away in 2021 at the age of 72, on the occasion of the French release of his novel Il y avait du poison dans l'air. The event brought together literary figures and close friends of the writer. On Friday, June 14, the Safadi Center in ...
Juliana Breidy 2024-06-16 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Françoise Hardy, the eternal symbol of the Parisienne, has always been an inexhaustible muse for the fashion world. Her style, a subtle balance between a baby doll look and an androgynous touch, left a lasting impression and continues to inspire generations of designers and enthusiasts. When she appeared on the music scene in the 1960s, ...
2024-06-16 16:41 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Through his exhibition "@BEIRUT_STREETS," Karim Sakr offers an authentic look at the city of Beirut and its inhabitants. The French Institute of Lebanon has given him carte blanche as part of the "Grand Weekend of French Cinema," providing the public with a unique opportunity to explore his photographic world from May 30 to June 30. Known for his ...
2024-06-16 10:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paris Fashion Week returns on Tuesday, June 18, offering a touch of glamour to a country currently navigating political turmoil. The event kicks off with Menswear Week, running until next Sunday, followed by the haute couture shows until June 27. The landscape in France has been turbulent since President Emmanuel Macron called surprise ...
Zeina Nader 2024-06-15 18:21 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanese-American artist Helen Zughaib is exhibiting her engaged works at the Hillyer Gallery in Washington DC until June 30. Her work reflects the barriers faced by people fleeing their homes while celebrating their resilience. The exhibition “Borders and Barriers, Pattern of Resilience” by Helen Zughaib is presented at the Hillyer Gallery ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-06-15 13:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the sibling producers behind the James Bond franchise, are set to receive honorary Oscars amidst anticipation for the next 007 actor. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, the half-sibling producers of the James Bond ...
2024-06-15 10:41 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From June 20 to June 30 2024, Arthaus Beirut hosts an exceptional exhibition organized by Artists of Beirut. This happening celebrates diversity and female talent in the Lebanese artistic world. Arthaus Beirut in Gemmayze hosts the remarkable 'Expressions of Diversity' exhibition. Organized by Artists of Beirut, this event features works by 13 ...
Fabienne Touma 2024-06-14 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanese artist Mario Zaher presents his first solo exhibition, “You, Me and Everyone in Between,” on June 20, at the newly opened gallery in Gemmayzeh, Gemspace. Mario Zaher has nurtured a growing passion for art, drawing, and colors since his childhood. It was through his academic journey in interior design at the Holy Spirit ...
2024-06-14 13:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Following her debut song La petite grande, Dia Audi releases Le mensonge that blends French hip hop-rap and electronic music, on a base of subtle afro beats. With her artistic videos infused with contemporary dance, her lyrics resonate, once again showcasing an innovative spirit and a creative ...
This Is Beirut 2024-06-14 10:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From June 14 to 16, the Bekaa Valley will buzz with a vibrant artistic festival. Organized by the Institut français du Liban in the Bekaa, the happening will offer free performances spanning theater, music, dance, and storytelling to a broad audience. The "Encounter in the Bekaa" festival will take place in Zahlé, Baalbeck, and Hermel. ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-06-13 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As an unprecedented June heatwave grips Greece, the famed Acropolis in Athens has been forced to close during peak hours to protect tourists from dangerous temperatures. Greece is known for its scorching summer heat, but this year, the country is facing its earliest recorded heatwave in history. Temperatures are expected to soar to a blistering ...