Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-28 10:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The City of Light is poised to illuminate the world stage once again as it hosts the highly anticipated Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Commencing on Wednesday with a spectacular and thought-provoking opening ceremony, this extraordinary event promises to be a celebration of human diversity, showcasing the indomitable spirit and awe-inspiring ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-08-27 17:39 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The striking contrast between Paradise and Hell remains an inexhaustible source of artistic inspiration, where the promise of eternal redemption clashes with the ultimate desolation of darkness. In the first article of this series, we will explore, through three works, the night of infinite torments. "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here." This ...
2024-08-27 13:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
For the first time, a play featuring only two actors—Georges Khabbaz and Adel Karam—has captivated a wide audience and sold out before performances even began. Khiyal Sahra is playing at the Casino du Liban until the end of August and returning during the festive period from December 18, 2024, to January 19, 2025. What does it offer ...
2024-08-27 10:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A statue honoring legendary country musician Johnny Cash will be unveiled in the US Capitol this September, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Arkansas native and his profound impact on American music and culture. The "Man in Black" will become the first professional musician to be commemorated in the prestigious National Statuary ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-26 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Following the globally acclaimed Olympic opening ceremony, the Paralympic Games in Paris promise an equally grand and surprising spectacle in the heart of the city. The pressure is on for the Paralympic opening ceremony in Paris on Wednesday evening, as organizers aim to match the ambition and grandeur of the Olympic ceremony that garnered ...
2024-08-26 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut met with several Lebanese families to explore the rituals of mate and its origins.
2024-08-26 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Tim Burton, the master of gothic cinema, is set to return to the Venice Film Festival this week with the highly anticipated premiere of his sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Tim Burton, the iconic figure of gothic cinema, will make his return to the Venice Film Festival this week with the eagerly awaited premiere of his Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-26 10:51 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A new exhibition will take place at the Carré d'artistes gallery in downtown Beirut, on Fakhri Bey Street, from August 31 to November 30. Just as May awakens the senses in spring, September, the May of autumn, fills the air with an ambiance of good cheer, exuberance and dolce vita. In this early autumn mood, the gallery walls come alive with a ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-25 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, a chapter in cinema history closed with the burial of Alain Delon in the chapel of his estate in Douchy, in the Loiret region. A week after the legendary actor’s death at the age of 88, about forty close friends and family gathered for an intimate and moving farewell to the man who had captivated generations ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-25 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As the Deauville American Film Festival turns 50, it rolls out the red carpet for Hollywood legends and up-and-coming indie filmmakers. With a stellar lineup of 100 films and a host of prestigious guests, this year’s edition promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the best in American cinema from September 6 to 15. After a somewhat ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-08-24 18:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon is mired in an increasingly unbearable chaos, partly due to the persistent neglect of music education. Yet, music could offer a clear path to peace and, above all, harmony. One person affirms, “We need to restore our ties with the West,” in desperation, while another insists, “We must turn to the East,” pointing a finger. ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-24 16:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Alain Delon will be laid to rest during a private funeral ceremony attended by his children, relatives and close friends. Fans continue to gather at the gates of his country estate to bid farewell to the renowned French actor. The funeral of Alain Delon, who passed away at the age of 88, is scheduled to take place in the private chapel of his ...