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Giotto, Padua, Jerusalem: The First Kiss in Art History
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-08-05 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Giotto Jerusalem Padua Kiss Art History
Within the sacred dimness of the Scrovegni Chapel, this scene immediately draws the eye with its unexpected tenderness. Two faces nearly touch, two foreheads gently meet and two lips reach for each other. This is neither Romeo and Juliet nor Tristan and Isolde, but Joachim and Anne, the biblical couple and parents of Mary, the future mother of ...
Forgotten First Edition of ‘The Hobbit’ Sparks Bidding Frenzy
This is Beirut 2025-08-06 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was expected to sell for thousands of pounds on Wednesday after it was found during a house clearance in southwest England. The book is one of 1,500 original copies of the British author's seminal fantasy novel that were published in 1937. Of those, only "a few hundred are believed to still ...
Luc Besson’s Dracula: A Timeless Tale of Love
Marie-Christine Tayah 2025-08-07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Dracula Movie Cinema Art Culture Luc Besson
Luc Besson’s latest film, Dracula, is generating buzz among audiences and critics alike. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic novel, the French director elevates the literary and historical roots of the story into a sweeping, gothic cinematic ode to love. With Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz, and Zoë Bleu in the leading roles, this ...
6.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Western Turkey
This is Beirut 2025-08-10 21:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) reported. The quake was felt across several cities in the west of the country, including Istanbul and the tourist hotspot of Izmir. No deaths were reported. About 10 buildings collapsed in Sindirgi, the epicentre of the earthquake, ...
Golden Controllers: The Hidden Economy of Video Games
Christiane Tager 2025-08-15 20:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Free to play… yet astonishingly profitable, today’s video games turn our clicks into cash. Microtransactions, virtual concerts and blockbuster partnerships have made Fortnite, Candy Crush and their peers billion-dollar giants. And in Lebanon, players show no sign of putting down their controllers anytime soon. Video games, once seen as mere ...
'The Lord of the Rings:' Novel of the Century… Typed with Two Fingers
Bélinda Ibrahim 2025-08-16 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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We tend to picture The Lord of the Rings as a towering monument of modern fantasy, which it is, unquestionably. But what we often forget is that this masterpiece is not only the product of an Oxford professor’s fertile imagination and passion for ancient languages. It was forged through relentless, profoundly manual work, carried out in solitude ...
Terence Stamp, Screen Legend and 'Superman'’s Zod, Died at 87
This is Beirut 2025-08-18 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Terence Stamp Cinema Culture Art Actor Heritage
The London actor from a working-class background, born on July 22, 1938, had his first breakthrough in Peter Ustinov's Billy Budd. His performance as a dashing young sailor hanged for killing one of his crewmates earned him an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for Best New Actor. Carving out a niche for his alluring depictions of brooding ...
Sinner to Face Medvedev in Shanghai Masters Quarter-Finals
This is Beirut 2024-10-09 15:22 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sinner Shanghai Masters Daniil Medvedev
World number one Jannik Sinner will face Daniil Medvedev in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals, after both players had straight sets victories on Wednesday. Sinner put some old demons to rest in overcoming American Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6 (7/1), while Medvedev took out Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/3), 6-3. Shelton, ranked 16, knocked Sinner ...
Kate Winslet Portrays Lee Miller, Pioneer and War Photojournalist
This Is Beirut 2024-10-05 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A pioneer who preferred “taking shots rather than being one”: in the film Lee, Kate Winslet brings to life the American Lee Miller, who broke through conventions to establish herself as a leading photojournalist of the 20th century and a key witness to Nazi atrocities. Releasing this Wednesday in France, the film delves into a pivotal period ...
Supreme Shiite Council Files Complaint Against Fakih
2024-05-10 14:11 - Reading : less than a minute
The Supreme Islamic Shiite Council filed a criminal complaint on Friday against comedian Shaden Fakih because of a video clip that was widely shared on social media on Wednesday, in which she jested about Islamic and Christian prayer rituals. Th charges, which were pressed by attorney Prof. Ali Fayez Rahal, came in accordance with provisions of ...
Fund Transfers 2023: An Unconvincing Figure of $6.4 Billion
Liliane Mokbel 2024-01-07 11:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon ranked third in 2023 for diaspora fund transfers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Egypt led with transfers totaling $24.2 billion, followed by Morocco at $12.1 billion. Nevertheless, Lebanon surpassed the West Bank ($4.9 billion) and the Gaza Strip ($3.8 billion). As officially recorded, funds sent to Lebanon amounted to ...
Bleak Prospects for Israel-Hamas War
This Is Beirut 2023-12-31 19:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The situation in Gaza continued to deteriorate on Sunday, December 31st, as the world prepares for New Year's celebrations. On a regional scale, tensions are sharply escalating in Iraq, Syria and the Red Sea. Israeli strikes pounded Gaza on Sunday as both sides near the end of a dark year, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the war ...
Emergency Evacuations as Japan Faces Quake and Tsunami
This Is Beirut 2024-01-01 10:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Central Japan experienced a series of powerful earthquakes, resulting in tsunami waves reaching over a meter high, prompting widespread evacuations, and reminiscent of the country's traumatic 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. The tsunami threat from a powerful earthquake that struck central Japan on Monday has “largely passed,” a US ...
New Year's Eve Brings Escalation in Gaza
This Is Beirut 2024-01-01 11:48 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The conflict in Gaza escalated into the new year, with Hamas launching rockets at Israel. In Gaza, overnight strikes killed at least 24 people, contributing to a total death toll of 21,822, mostly women and children. The war in Gaza continued into the new year on Monday, with Hamas firing a barrage of rockets at Israel just as the clock struck ...
Magro Reaffirms France's Support to Lebanon in New Year Message
This Is Beirut 2024-01-01 20:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
French Ambassador to Lebanon Hervé Magro expressed France’s unwavering commitment to stand alongside the Lebanese people in a New Year message on Monday. In a message addressed to Lebanese citizens and French compatriots in Lebanon, Magro highlighted the ongoing war in Gaza as a real threat to Lebanon’s security and stability, depicting it ...
Japan Airlines Plane on Fire at Tokyo's Airport
This Is Beirut 2024-01-02 13:18 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A Japan Airlines plane faced a distressing situation as it caught fire on Tokyo's Haneda Airport runway, following a reported collision with a coast guard aircraft, according to television reports. Five people on board a Coast Guard aircraft died after a runway collision, and the captain escaped, as stated by the Japanese transport ...
Nadal's Comeback Halted In Epic Encounter In Brisbane
This Is Beirut 2024-01-05 19:34 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Spanish great Rafael Nadal's comeback to tennis came to an end when he lost a 3hr 25min marathon quarter-final to Australian Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International on Friday. Thompson saved three match points in the second set before overcoming an increasingly fatigued Nadal 5-7, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in a gruelling encounter that finished just ...
The Golden Globes 2024 Ended With Glamorous Cinematic Diversity
This Is Beirut 2024-01-08 10:58 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday, January 7, amidst an atmosphere brimming with glamour and suspense. The heavy hitters of the box office, Barbie and Oppenheimer, emerged as the frontrunners. The ceremony sought a rejuvenation, aiming to dispel the lingering shadows of racism and corruption allegations that marred its reputation in ...
DiGen Art: A New Era for Digital Art in Lebanon
This Is Beirut 2023-12-31 13:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The vibrant Hamra district of Beirut recently became the stage for a significant event in Lebanon’s art world with the inauguration of DiGen Art, the country’s first gallery entirely dedicated to digital art. Founded by Alex Rayes and Camille Hajjar, DiGen Art—short for Digitally Generated Art—positions itself as a catalyst in the digital ...
Redefining Heroism: ‘Echo’ Introduces Native American, Deaf Marvel Heroine
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-09 18:12 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In an era marked by cultural shifts and political debates, Disney’s Marvel franchise has made significant strides with Echo, a series introducing a Native American superheroine who is deaf and an amputee. Set against the backdrop of dwindling viewership and political criticisms, this innovative series embodies the company’s commitment to ...
The Alain Delon Affair: The Sad Twilight of the Samurai
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-01-12 11:51 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Alain Delon, an emblem of French cinema and a luminary of the silver screen, likely envisioned a tranquil conclusion to his life, immersed in the glow of his legendary roles. However, the final chapter of this cinematic Samurai is marred by a distressing family feud that has spilled into the public eye. Now 88, and weakened by illness, the ...
‘Poor Things’ in Theaters: Emma Stone, Frankenstein’s Modern Bride
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-13 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film Poor Things stars Emma Stone in a transformative role that challenges conventional storytelling. Set in a baroque, fantastical world, this narrative reimagines the Frankenstein tale, exploring themes of identity, freedom, and the female experience in a male-dominated society. Garnering critical acclaim, the film ...
Countdown to Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Show
2024-01-14 10:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paris, France, is set to host its renowned Autumn-Winter Men's Fashion Week, commencing this Tuesday, January 16. Anticipated to be a pivotal event, it promises to unveil key trends that will sculpt the fashion landscape for the year. The week's inaugural highlight is the unveiling of Pharrell Williams' third collection for Louis ...
Fadi Yazigi’s 'No Title' Exhibition Unveiled at Tanit Gallery
2024-01-15 11:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The exhibition 'No Title' by the painter and sculptor Fadi Yazigi at the Tanit Gallery, open from January 10th to February 16, 2024, sets the tone, inviting the spectator to immerse themselves in eloquent and poignant images. The canvases, brandished like a standard, testify to a history marked by wounds, presenting a form of art that is punchy ...
'Back to Black:' Relating Amy Winehouse’s Backstage Struggles
2024-01-16 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Back to Black is an upcoming drama film about the renowned singer Amy Winehouse, soon to be released in cinemas. The film chronicles the life and musical journey of Amy Winehouse, from adolescence to adulthood, and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time. Back to Black is a musical drama directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. It ...
They Departed in 2023: This is Beirut's Walk of Fame
Bélinda Ibrahim 2023-12-31 18:04 - Reading : 13 minute(s)
In 2023, the world bid farewell to a host of international cultural icons, personalities who left their mark on the arts, literature, music, cinema and many other creative fields. These emblematic figures, hailing from all corners of the globe, have enriched our global cultural heritage with their talent, vision and unwavering dedication to their ...
Lloris to Leave Spurs for Los Angeles
This Is Beirut 2023-12-30 19:36 - Reading : less than a minute
France's World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris will move to MLS club Los Angeles FC after terminating his contract with Tottenham, a source close to the negotiations said on Saturday. The goalkeeper, who has been with Tottenham since 2012 and captained the Premier League club for eight years, is expected to receive a hero's farewell from Spurs ...
Saint Charbel Mosaic Set to Be Installed at the Vatican on Friday
Fady Noun 2024-01-19 08:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Starting Friday morning, a mosaic featuring Saint Charbel will adorn one of the walls surrounding the tomb of Saint Paul VI in the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome. The moment promises to be both poignant and solemn. Following the installment of the statue of Saint Maron in one of its exterior niches in 2011, the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome ...
Netanyahu Affirms Strikes on Hezbollah as Southern Ground Incursions Continue
This is Beirut 09/04 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel will keep hitting Iran-backed Hezbollah "wherever necessary,” the day after Israeli strikes pummelled Lebanon. "We are continuing to strike Hezbollah with force, precision, and determination," Netanyahu said on his personal X account. "Our message is clear: ...
Where Is Hezbollah’s Arsenal Still Hidden?
Mario Chartouni 2025-09-09 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Since the November 2024 ceasefire and Hezbollah’s crushing military defeat by Israel, the question of the pro-Iranian group’s arsenal has once again moved to the forefront in Lebanon. Caught between international pressure, internal fragility and a government determined to reassert control over weapons, Hezbollah appears weakened. Yet its ...