This Is Beirut 2024-08-20 10:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On August 20 at 5:00 PM, the Art District Gallery in Beirut hosts a second vernissage for “Photography in Focus,” featuring seven emerging Lebanese photographers. Art District Gallery in Beirut’s Gemmayzeh neighborhood is once again abuzz with creative energy as it hosts the second vernissage of Photography in Focus. This inspiring ...
2024-08-19 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
At the Sfeir-Semler gallery in Beirut, Walid Raad presents Festival of (In)gratitude, a captivating double exhibition that revisits the memories of the Lebanese civil war through intriguing and thought-provoking works. In two distinct spaces at the Sfeir-Semler gallery, the works of Walid Raad and his fictional "collaborators" are on display, ...
2024-08-19 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Alain Delon, the eternal icon of French cinema, passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind an unforgettable filmography and a globally recognized cinematic legacy. Alain Delon, a legendary figure in French cinema, passed away this Sunday at the age of 88, marking the end of an era for the seventh art. His death was met with profound sadness by ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-19 10:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Veteran actor John Aprea, remembered for his iconic role in The Godfather Part II and TV’s Full House, passed away at 83. John Aprea, a versatile actor whose career spanned over five decades, died of natural causes on August 5 in Los Angeles at the age of 83. Born on March 4, 1941, in Englewood, New Jersey, John Aprea made his Hollywood debut ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-18 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Alain Delon, the iconic figure of French cinema, has passed away at the age of 88. Although the deterioration of his health foreshadowed the inevitable, the announcement of his death resonated like an emotional earthquake, powerfully reminding us of the end of an era. Here is a look back at the life and career of a legendary actor. This Sunday, ...
2024-08-18 14:07 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Toxic by Saule Bliuvaite, a story of two teenagers seeking freedom, wins the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival. Toxic, a powerful debut feature by Lithuanian director Saule Bliuvaite, has claimed the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival. The 77th edition of the festival, which began on August 7, featured over 225 films, including ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-18 09:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The death of Alain Delon at 88 marks the end of an era for French and international cinema. The announcement of Alain Delon’s death sent shockwaves through the film world. This iconic actor, who both captivated and divided audiences, passed away at the age of 88, surrounded by his three children at his home in Douchy. Alain Fabien, Anouchka, ...
2024-08-17 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Madonna marks her 66th birthday with a visit to Pompeii and a generous donation to support a local youth theater project. Iconic pop superstar Madonna chose the historic ruins of Pompeii as the backdrop for her 66th birthday celebration, but the day was about more than just personal milestones. On Friday night, the singer visited the ...
2024-08-17 14:13 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With a six-decade career, actress Gena Rowlands, who recently passed away at 94, earned several Oscar nominations and awards, leaving an indelible mark on the independent cinematic world of US classics. Gena Rowlands’ most famous movies were directed by her late Greek-American husband, John Cassavetes, whom she met at the American Academy of ...
2024-08-17 10:26 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On August 14, stars dazzled on the red carpet in Los Angeles as Emily in Paris Season 4 promises more romance and intrigue. On a warm August evening, the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles became the hub of French chic as Lily Collins and her Emily in Paris co-stars lit up the red carpet for the highly anticipated premiere of Season 4. The night was ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-08-16 17:51 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Nidaa Abou Mrad continues to uphold the torch of scientific excellence through pioneering research and prestigious collaboration between Antonine University and Sorbonne University. The history of Lebanon has been shaped by visionaries who dared to dream beyond conventional paths and imposed borders. By climbing the ladders of success, they ...
2024-08-16 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fans flocked to London's Wembley Stadium on Thursday, August 15, eagerly anticipating Taylor Swift’s return to the stage. This marked her first performance since the cancellation of her Vienna concerts, following a foiled suicide attack plot. Fans gathered at London's Wembley Stadium, eagerly anticipating Taylor Swift’s return to the stage. ...