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Cannes 2024: Celebrating Film and Social Change
Cannes 2024: Celebrating Film and Social Change

The Cannes Film Festival is a breathtaking celebration of cinematic art and cultural innovation, bringing together bold projects and the biggest stars in global cinema. This year's festival captivates audiences and critics, and leaves an indelible mark on the world of film. The festival distiguishes itself as a premier event for its celebration ...

‘Fantasy of a Pianist’: The Enchanting Musical Journey of Bassam Challita
‘Fantasy of a Pianist’: The Enchanting Musical Journey of Bassam Challita

Pianist and conductor Bassam Challita presents Fantasy of a Pianist, an exceptional concert to be held at the Casino du Liban on June 15, 2024, at 8:30 PM. The talented pianist and conductor Bassam Challita invites you to a unique and moving musical journey with his concert Fantasy of a Pianist. Under the visual and artistic direction of Joseph ...

Cannes: Jacques Audiard Reinvents the Genre with ‘Emilia Pérez’
Cannes: Jacques Audiard Reinvents the Genre with ‘Emilia Pérez’

The French director presents an unclassifiable film at Cannes, blending thriller, musical comedy, and transgender themes, starring Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña. A bold and surprising work. Jacques Audiard, the French filmmaker awarded the Palme d’Or in 2015 for Dheepan, returns to the Croisette with Emilia Pérez, a film in competition that ...

Takreem Celebrates Excellence and Humanity Between Boston and Monaco
Takreem Celebrates Excellence and Humanity Between Boston and Monaco

In April in Boston and in May in Monaco, the Takreem Foundation honored exceptional personalities from the Arab world through a series of events highlighting their remarkable achievements, philanthropic commitment, and positive impact. In Boston in April 2024, the annual Takreem America weekend brought together over 500 participants to celebrate ...

Hollywood Legends and Rising Stars Dazzle at Cannes Film Festival
Hollywood Legends and Rising Stars Dazzle at Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival becomes a star-studded affair as Hollywood icons and emerging talents showcase their latest cinematic masterpieces, captivating audiences with their passion and artistry. Cannes Film Festival has long been a beacon for the global film industry, attracting the crème de la crème of Hollywood. This year, the festival is ablaze ...

Liminal Objects Redefining Fashion and Art
Liminal Objects Redefining Fashion and Art

The exhibition Liminal Objects: Contemporary Critical Fashion at La Maison du Danemark in Paris, running from March 22 until May 19, presents an intriguing exploration into the evolving landscape of Nordic design. This event showcases a new generation of designers and artists who critically engage with the way materials, functions, bodies and ...

Cannes Film Festival: A Day of Cinema, Glamour and Reflection
Cannes Film Festival: A Day of Cinema, Glamour and Reflection

  On Friday, May 17, the Festival de Cannes delivered an exceptional experience, overflowing with emotional and cinematic discoveries, leaving an indelible mark on all attendees.  From dawn, the vibrant Croisette welcomed filmmakers, actors and cinephiles. They gathered to celebrate the cinematic arts in all their glory. In the official ...

A New Era in Basil Soda's Haute Couture Collection
A New Era in Basil Soda's Haute Couture Collection

On May 15, 2024, at the Basil Soda fashion house in Horsh Tabet, a new era dawned in the world of fashion. Ten years after the untimely death of his father, and under the steadfast leadership of his mother, Denise, young Jad Soda proudly unveiled the new Spring/Summer 2025 haute couture collection. Fashion personalities, press members and loyal ...

Frida Kahlo’s Resonance in Contemporary Art and Culture
Frida Kahlo’s Resonance in Contemporary Art and Culture

Helena Noguerra, renowned for her insatiable literary appetite, is currently portraying Frida Kahlo at La Scala Paris until June 23, 2024. This transition from private reading to public performance signifies a pivotal shift in her career, wherein she aims to impart her deep love for literature to a broader audience. From her early years, Helena ...

Cannes Film Festival: A Tapestry of Film and Fame
Cannes Film Festival: A Tapestry of Film and Fame

Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/On-May-16-2024-the-third-day-at-the-Cannes-Film-Festival-was-filled-with-emotional-highs-and.mp3"][/audio]   On May 16, 2024, the third day at the Cannes Film Festival was filled with emotional highs and cinematic discoveries, punctuated by standout ...

James Cameron: From Creative Sketches to Revolutionary Screen
James Cameron: From Creative Sketches to Revolutionary Screen

  Since the release of his first feature film, Terminator, in 1984, James Cameron has emerged as a distinctive talent, revolutionizing the cinematic status quo for decades to follow. The exhibition, The Art of James Cameron, running from April 4, 2024, to January 5, 2025, at La Cinémathèque in Paris, illustrates how the key themes and ...

'Mourir sur Scène': A Vibrant Tribute to Dalida with Mirva Kadi
'Mourir sur Scène': A Vibrant Tribute to Dalida with Mirva Kadi

Jounieh is set to host an exceptional event that promises to enchant music and theater lovers alike. On June 7 and 8, the Ambassadors Hall at Casino du Liban will resonate with Mourir sur Scène, a theatrical production paying tribute to Dalida, the timeless icon of French, English and Arabic music. Under the direction of Roy El Khouri, Mourir ...