Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-03-11 18:23 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In this hyper-connected world, it seems that some still resist the digital invader. Among them, Amélie Nothomb, an analog heroine, stands as a bastion of cultural resistance. Amélie Nothomb is a renowned writer who, in the age of digital everything, continues to write her novels by hand. Yes, by hand, with a pen and paper, like in the good old ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-11 12:40 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The 96th Academy Awards, hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, honored the best films and talents of international cinema in an evening full of emotion and surprises. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer largely dominated the awards and won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. However, French cinema also shone brightly with Justine ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-11 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
An unparalleled experience is taking place on the silver screen, at Empire Premiere, Sodeco Square Beirut, on March 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM. A sincere and tragic love story comes to life under the direction of acclaimed choreographer Kenneth MacMillan. Manon, the ballet, celebrates the essence of beauty, sensuality and the pinnacle of classical ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-03-10 17:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Chanel and Deauville share a love story that lasted for over a century. When Gabrielle Chanel opened her first store in the Norman seaside resort in 1912, she could not have imagined that she was sealing the fate of her brand with that of this town. Since then, the two names have been inseparable, united by a common passion for casual elegance and ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-10 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a surprising turn of events, a low-budget horror film featuring beloved children's characters Winnie the Pooh and Piglet has been crowned the worst movie of the year by the Razzie Awards. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, a British slasher film made for less than $250,000, gained notoriety in February 2023 for its controversial ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-10 10:33 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Art Design Lebanon (AD Leb) presents Life Beyond the Self, the first solo exhibition by promising Lebanese artist Christine Safatly. Held in the Mayflower Hotel in Hamra, Beirut, this captivating exhibition offers a deep dive into posthumanist philosophical themes through an impressive collection of artworks. Christine Safatly, a talented ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-09 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of the immensely popular Dragon Ball manga and anime series, passed away at the age of 68. His untimely death has left a profound impact on the world of manga and anime, as fans and fellow artists mourn the loss of a visionary storyteller. Toriyama’s journey began in the early 1980s with his comedy manga ...
Juliana Breidy 2024-03-09 13:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jacquemus and Nike join forces once again to create a revolutionary accessory that combines style and innovation: the Jacquemus Le Sac Swoosh shoulder bag, featuring Nike’s iconic logo. The collaboration between Jacquemus and Nike has continued to surprise and delight fashion enthusiasts since 2022. After dazzling the public with visually ...
Fabienne Touma 2024-03-09 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The artist, singer and painter Matteo el-Khodr paints a love letter to Lebanon through a collection of 20 paintings that represent the various regions of the country. The exhibition is open for viewing until March 16 in Beirut, at Kalim Art Space. Of Greek and Turkish origin, born in Beirut and having grown up in Paris, Matteo el-Khodr has an ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-08 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
On Friday, March 8, at 5:00 PM, the Bathish Auditorium at the American University of Beirut's West Hall will become the setting for an exclusive screening of The Poetess. This event is part of the ninth edition of the Beirut Art Film Festival's winter/spring 2024 lineup, and admission is complimentary, with a prerequisite for participation. The ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-03-08 14:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Boris Berezovsky needs no introduction. His name epitomizes virtuosity and dexterity. Regarded as one of the most prominent figures in the world of piano, his fame transcends border—and for good reasons. Despite his undisputed musical skills, his recent political stances have sparked fierce controversy, and he became persona non grata in Europe. ...
2024-03-08 12:08 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hareth Boustany, who passed away on February 28, 2024, was one of the intellectual figures who tirelessly worked for Lebanon. A former chief curator of national museums, former director of downtown Beirut excavations, an emeritus professor of archaeology and history, and thesis supervisor at the doctoral school of the Lebanese University, he was ...