Madeleine Cadoux 20/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Oppenheimer, a cinematic portrayal of the inception of the atomic bomb, emerged as the front-runner in the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards, securing an unparalleled 13 nominations. This includes an inaugural nomination for Cillian Murphy in a leading role. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film, which has amassed over ...
This Is Beirut 19/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an exceptional cinematic event, the Institut de Gestion des Ressources (IGR) in Beirut is set to host a screening of the 2004 Brazilian film, A Dona da História, directed by Daniel Filho. This screening, marking the first movie event of 2024 at IGR Beirut, is scheduled for Monday, January 22, at 7:30 PM. Notably, admission is complimentary, ...
Alain E. Andrea 19/01 16:37 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Al-Bustan Festival Alexandre Kantorow Boris Berezovsky
From February 21 to March 17, the Al-Bustan Festival celebrates three decades of existence in an evolving Lebanon. Despite socio-political challenges, the festival persists in illuminating the Lebanese music scene, offering an eclectic program in a country in search of harmony and sensitivity. From 1994 to 2024, three decades passed, marked by a ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 19/01 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, a book published by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, is a self-help guide to happiness and a better life. The book was released in late 2023. Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier is a practical, step-by-step guide that encourages individuals to take ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 19/01 10:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the annals of contemporary art, few artists have succeeded in weaving a legacy as rich and transcendent as Hussein Madi. His passing on January 17, 2024, plunged the art world into profound mourning. Known as the “Picasso of the Middle East,” Madi not only redefined the boundaries of modern art but also served as a bridge between the worlds ...
Béatrice Moreau 18/01 18:23 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a significant act of historical restitution, Germany has handed over 23 photographs from the Warsaw Ghetto to a Polish museum, a gesture underscoring the ongoing efforts to confront and preserve memories of one of history’s darkest chapters. In a ceremony at Berlin's Bellevue Palace, a collection of photographs taken by a German nurse ...
Béatrice Moreau 18/01 13:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the celebrated event gears up for its 40th anniversary, this accolade comes just in time for the festival, renowned for its role in elevating independent movies and emerging directors. The 2014 drama, delving into the intense relationship between an aspiring jazz drummer and his demanding teacher, emerged as the top choice among approximately ...
18/01 10:28 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
When two outcasts fall in love, their love has the grace of flowers blooming in gutters. On screen, it appears all the more beautiful, as it is contrasted with the surrounding reality. This cruel opposition between pure love and the deficiencies of an environment where all freedom is forbidden is where the sharp and poetic gaze of Wissam Charaf ...
Alain E. Andrea 17/01 18:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The dichotomy between artistic celebration and social support for artists raises crucial questions about the place and protection of these creators who enrich our universal artistic heritage. This article sheds light on a narrative where the vulnerability of three Western composers collides with the intransigence of a capricious table in the land ...
This Is Beirut 17/01 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Monday, January 22, at 5:00 PM, BAFF is organizing the screening of After the End of the World, directed by Nadim Mishlawi, at Bathish Auditorium, West Hall. The documentary had its Arab premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival in 2022. Following the screening of After the End of the World, organized by BAFF at AUB in partnership ...
Madeleine Cadoux 17/01 12:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Television's glitterati graced the Emmys red carpet in Los Angeles on Monday, January 15, showcasing trends that emerged from a whirlwind week of awards shows in Hollywood. The fashion zeitgeist was defined by a trio of hues: resplendent red gowns, luxurious purple attire and an abundance of sophisticated, alluring black. The Peacock Theatre, ...
This Is Beirut 16/01 19:06 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The 75th Emmy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Monday, January 15, celebrated a variety of achievements. HBO's Succession and FX's The Bear emerged as significant winners, each clinching six awards. As the 75th Emmy Awards ended in a glamorous ceremony, the full list of winners in key categories was handed out in Los Angeles. Actress Patricia ...