This Is Beirut 2024-07-09 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Instituto Guimarães Rosa in Beirut is hosting a free conference on July 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to celebrate the musical legacy of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. Presented by Étienne Kupélian, the event, held in partnership with Les Musicales de Baabdath, will explore Villa-Lobos' diverse contributions to classical music. The ...
2024-07-09 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Willem Dafoe, renowned for his versatility in film and theatre, has been appointed as the artistic director of the Venice Biennale’s theatre department. This role will see the actor infusing his extensive experience into the Biennale’s celebrated platform for contemporary theatre over the 2025-2026 period. US actor Willem Dafoe has been ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-09 10:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paramount Global is merging with Skydance Media, handing control to the latter’s shareholders. This union aims to create a new entertainment heavyweight capable of competing with Netflix, Disney, and Amazon in the highly competitive streaming market. Paramount Global, owner of the legendary Paramount Pictures studio and CBS network, has ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-08 18:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jon Landau, the producer behind the mega-hits Titanic and Avatar, as well as the discoverer of Bruce Springsteen, passed away on July 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, succumbing to cancer at the age of 63. The entertainment industry has lost one of its greatest visionaries. Jon Landau, a genius producer and talent discoverer, succumbed to cancer after a ...
gdeveloper 2024-07-08 15:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The University Theater Festival, an essential event for students passionate about dramatic arts, will take place from July 8 to 11, 2024, at the LAU Beirut campus. The 19th edition of the University Theater Festival, organized by the Department of Communication, Arts, and Languages at the Lebanese American University (LAU), will run from Monday, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-08 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival concluded on July 6, 2024, by crowning the British documentary A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things by Mark Cousins. The festival highlighted the diversity of contemporary cinema and paid tribute to several personalities of the seventh art. The spa town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic once ...
Sophia Novalis 2024-07-08 10:16 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Coldplay is innovating in accessibility during their European tour. The British band is offering a unique musical experience to hearing-impaired individuals through cutting-edge technologies and inclusive initiatives. In a world where music is often considered primarily an auditory experience, Coldplay is pushing the boundaries by making their ...
Zeina Nader 2024-07-07 18:08 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
At The Gallerist in Sodeco, as part of Beirut Art Days, the special exhibition by Toni Nassif runs until July 11. Born in Lebanon, Toni Nassif grew up in Beirut before being forced to leave his country during the civil war to settle in Paris, where he completed his architectural studies. As an accomplished architect, he has undertaken projects in ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-07 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In its perpetual quest to encourage and inspire artistic creation, the Boghossian Foundation, based in Brussels, annually awards prizes to Lebanese artists since 2012. The Boghossian Foundation Prize is awarded in Beirut and aims to reward young Lebanese artists in various artistic disciplines. This year, the selected disciplines are ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-07-07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Following the controversy surrounding the choice of the film representing France at the 2024 Oscars, the National Center for Cinema (CNC) announced changes to the selection process, aiming to strengthen collegiality, diversity and the independence of the commission. France has decided to revise its selection process for the feature film competing ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-07-06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the midst of a storm, Lebanon launches a bold campaign to promote tourism. “Mechouar,” initiated by the Ministry of Tourism, is intended as a message of hope and resilience in a highly challenging context. This term, which means “promenade” in Arabic, evokes the idea of a pleasant stroll, a moment of respite. However, given the ...
Maureen Décor 2024-07-06 14:01 - Reading : less than a minute
Friday marked the launch of the third edition of the Dhour Shweir International Jazz Festival, with an eclectic line-up of local and international artists.