‘Back to Alexandria’ at the Women International Film Festival

2024-04-17 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  In the context of the Women International Film Festival, the film Back to Alexandria by Swiss-Egyptian director and screenwriter Tamer Ruggli was screened at ABC Dbayeh on April 15, 2024. The premiere was a bustling event, with two auditoriums packed to the rafters. Sitting on staircases at the premiere of Back to Alexandria, spectators ...

Thousands of Israelis Turn Out for Anti-Government Protest

This Is Beirut 2024-06-18 11:11 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government on Monday over the Gaza war and failure to negotiate the release of scores of hostages still held in the Palestinian territory. Protests against Netanyahu's handling of the war against Hamas have gathered pace, with tens of thousands taking to the streets of ...

The Cabriolet Festival: A Celebration of 'The Other' Through the 7th Art

This Is Beirut 2024-05-23 21:23 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

The Cabriolet Cinema Festival, a highlight of the Lebanese cultural scene, returns for its 16th edition. From June 7 to 9, 2024, it will offer three nights of cinematic magic, connecting various regions of the country in a celebration of art and community. Since its inception in 2009, the Cabriolet Cinema Festival has established itself as a ...

Iranian Director’s Daring Escape Overshadows Cannes Film Festival

Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-14 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

  Mohammad Rasoulof, an Iranian director competing for the Palme d’Or at Cannes, makes headlines with his dramatic escape from Iran days before the festival begins. As the 77th Cannes Film Festival prepares to welcome a star-studded lineup, an off-screen drama has stolen the spotlight. Mohammad Rasoulof, an Iranian director whose film The ...

Southern front: Two Killed in an Israeli Raid Near Tyre

This Is Beirut 2024-05-14 21:13 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Two people were killed on Tuesday evening in an Israeli drone strike that targeted their car on the Tyre-Naqoura road, near a shopping center. Palestinian sources said the two victims were members of the Islamic Jihad. Their identities were not immediately released. Their car was targeted by three missiles. The raid followed a heavy exchange of ...

Georges Merheb Reinvents Language in ‘Babel’

2024-05-15 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  The Babel exhibition by Georges Merheb, held at the Mark Hachem Gallery until May 23, 2024, explores the genesis and reinvention of language through works combining painting, ink and collages. Georges Merheb, a painter and architect by profession, in his exhibition titled Babel shown at the Marc Hachem Gallery, takes us back to the ...

A New Era in Basil Soda's Haute Couture Collection

Zeina Nader 2024-05-17 18:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

On May 15, 2024, at the Basil Soda fashion house in Horsh Tabet, a new era dawned in the world of fashion. Ten years after the untimely death of his father, and under the steadfast leadership of his mother, Denise, young Jad Soda proudly unveiled the new Spring/Summer 2025 haute couture collection. Fashion personalities, press members and loyal ...

Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Faces New Trial

This Is Beirut 2024-05-18 18:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi faces a new trial over accusations she made against the security forces of sexually assaulting female prisoners, her family said on Saturday. The trial, due to begin on Sunday, relates to an audio message she shared from prison in April, which was also shared by supporters. In it, she ...

Tribute to Hussein Madi at Rebirth Beirut

2024-05-20 09:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  In her lecture on May 15, 2024 at the Rebirth Beirut Gallery in Gemmayzeh, Aïda Cherfan payed tribute to artist Hussein Madi. In collaboration with the H. Madi Foundation, she is also exhibiting his works through his different artistic periods until May 28, 2024. The public will thus be able to rediscover the brilliant career of this ...

Germany’s Kroos to Retire From Football After Euro 2024

This Is Beirut 2024-05-21 15:16 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Real Madrid's German international midfielder Toni Kroos announced on Tuesday that he will retire from football after Euro 2024. "My career as an active footballer will end this summer after the Euro championship," 34-year-old Kroos, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, said on Instagram. Before the European Championship, Kroos has a chance ...

Stéphanie Sayed: “Daring Authenticity Through Streetwear Fashion”

Juliana Breidy 2024-05-25 14:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

In the dynamic world of streetwear fashion, a rising star stands out for her audacity and originality: Sayed. This streetwear brand, created and founded by Stéphanie Sayed, a passionate Franco-Lebanese designer whose identity is intertwined with the intense blue of her creations, defies conventions by offering unisex pieces inspired by both the ...

Gabriel Gemayel Beyond the Empty Graves

2024-05-11 14:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Il était des nôtres, centre-ville de Beyrouth - 1975 is a captivating and moving book by Gabriel Gemayel, echoing the suffering of the martyrs of a Lebanon torn by conflict. This work stands as a duty of collective memory, breaking the silence surrounding all those who have disappeared and their “empty graves.” The first signing session took ...

Lina Husseini's Sculptures Move the Audience at NDU

Zeina Nader 2024-05-26 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lina Husseini's sculptural impressions return to amaze us in a new solo exhibition curated by Dr. Tony Karam at the Faculty of Architecture, Art, and Design of NDU Louaize, running until May 30. [gallery size="large" link="none" ids="258206,258208,258210,258211,258212"] The self-taught sculptor and highly creative artist, whose works have been ...

Coldplay in Lebanon? Dream or Delusions of Grandeur?

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-27 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Ah, Lebanon, that small country wedged between the sea and mountains, where the wildest dreams sometimes seem to come to life. The latest whim? The imminent arrival of Coldplay, no less, for a concert that already promises to be legendary... at least in the collective imagination! For those who have been living under a rock for the past 20 years, ...

Spain, Ireland and Norway Recognize Palestine

This Is Beirut 2024-05-28 11:43 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Spain, Ireland and Norway will formally recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday. The three European countries believe that their initiative has strong symbolic impact, which will likely encourage others to follow suit. They also point to Norway and Spain's historic role in advancing Israel-Palestinian peace efforts: in 1991, the two sides sat ...

Dior Blends Tradition and Punk: High Fashion in Highlands

2024-06-05 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Dior tapped into Scotland's traditions and rebellious streak on Monday, June 3, presenting its 2025 “cruise” collection with punk tartan, chain mail and magical ball gowns. Haute couture has been increasingly taking the catwalk on the road to showcase its latest creations, with “cruises” to spectacular locations all over the world. After ...

Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Dazzles Fans With Fascinating Masterclass

2024-06-06 18:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  Renowned actress Nicola Coughlan, famous for her role as Penelope Featherington in the Netflix series Bridgerton since 2020, recently gave a captivating masterclass on how she changes her accent. In a video widely spread on YouTube that has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, Irish actress Nicola Coughlan showcased her ...

‘Skirts over Pants’ : The Return of Feminist Trends?

2024-06-07 11:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In the streets, the Parisian metro, daily life, and all around the world, the early 2000s trend of skirts over pants is making a strong comeback. Fashion trends are resurfacing, and the atmosphere of the 2000s is filling the air, back in style, spotlighted with an upcycling of the dress-over-pants trend. Whether one is a fan of this style or not, ...

Miss AI: When Artificial Intelligence Joins the Beauty Contest

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-06-09 18:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

The Fanvue World AI Creator Awards unveil the 10 finalists of their first Miss AI contest: virtual models with surprising profiles, blending unique biographies with advantageous physiques. Let’s dive into the depths of AI to discover these extraordinary candidates and try to understand the significance of this unusual event. The Fanvue World AI ...

The Artistic Portraits of Mario Zaher

Fabienne Touma 2024-06-14 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  Lebanese artist Mario Zaher presents his first solo exhibition, “You, Me and Everyone in Between,” on June 20, at the newly opened gallery in Gemmayzeh, Gemspace. Mario Zaher has nurtured a growing passion for art, drawing, and colors since his childhood. It was through his academic journey in interior design at the Holy Spirit ...

Michel Chidiac's ‘Jardin Stellaire’ at Cheriff Tabet

2024-05-13 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

  Artist Michel Chidiac presents Jardin Stellaire at the Cheriff Tabet Gallery until May 24, 2024. This dreamlike exhibition of oils, watercolors and pastels, inspired by Kandinsky, invites viewers into a cosmic escape. Michel Chidiac, an interior designer and painter, welcomes us to the Cheriff Tabet Gallery from May 7 to May 24, 2024, to ...

Fashion Meets Flowers at the Met Garden of Time

2024-05-08 11:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The Met Gala 2024, a must-attend fashion event, was held on Monday, May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, celebrating the theme "The Garden of Time." The Met Gala, often referred to as the "Oscars of Fashion," is an annual extravaganza that captivates the globe with its opulence and elegance. Orchestrated by Anna Wintour, Vogue’s ...

'L'Art Blessé': A Testament to Lebanon's Resilience in Tripoli

2024-04-18 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In 2024, Tripoli shines brightly as the Arab Capital of Culture, a prestigious title that rewards its rich heritage and artistic effervescence. In this context, the city hosts the third edition of the traveling exhibition L’Art blessé, presented in the heart of the majestic Nawfal Palace, home to the Municipal Cultural Center. Gabriel ...

Why Is 'Back to Black' Topping the Box Office?

2024-04-29 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Back to Black, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, is currently topping the box office. The director is known for Fifty Shades of Grey and Nowhere Boy. In this film, Amy Winehouse is portrayed by Marisa Abela, known for her role in the TV drama Industry. This film offers a unique glimpse into Winehouse’s rise to fame. While numerous documentaries ...

Hepatic Transplantation: A Therapeutic Victory

Alain E. Andrea 2024-04-19 13:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

Transplantation offers a crucial hope for patients facing end-stage liver failure. Despite its challenges, it remains the last lifeline to prolong life and restore health. Let's delve into it with Professor Francis Navarro. Organ transplantation stands as one of the major breakthroughs in modern medicine, offering a glimmer of hope for many ...

‘Elektra,’ A Cinematic Experience Between Beirut and Greek Tragedy

2024-04-20 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The film Elektra was showcased at the Women International Film Festival at ABC Dbayeh on Thursday, April 18, graced by the presence of director Hisham Bizri. The cast included Diamand Abou Abboud alongside Manal Issa (Elektra), Flavia Bechara (Orestes), Lisa Debs (Aegisthus) and Reina Jabbour (chorus). Set within the war-torn confines of Beirut's ...

When Big Brother Hides Within Ourselves

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-04-22 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

It seems we are living in a marvelous era where the inquisitive eye of Big Brother has found a new playground: our own minds. Like a benevolent lifeguard, he ensures that we do not drown in the troubled waters of our free will. How fortunate we are! But beware, Big Brother is not always an external entity, the big bad government or the ...

Magic and Values Interwine in ‘Le périple de Céleste’

2024-04-23 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Following its resounding success at the Théâtre Tournesol, Le Périple de Céleste will continue its journey on May 11, 12, 18 and 19 at Théâtre Le Monnot, before touring in Saida and Tripoli. Once again, Les Bouffons created a magical spectacle for the whole family, featuring Cynthya Karam, Bruno Tabbal, Christina Farah, Line, and ...

Jailed Nobel Laureate Urges Iran to Protest 'War Against Women'

This Is Beirut 2024-04-23 16:07 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi urged Iranians to protest a "full-scale war against women" after authorities intensified a crackdown obliging women to obey the country's Islamic dress code. Mohammadi, who is held in Tehran's Evin prison, urged Iranian women to share their stories of arrest and sexual assault at the hands ...

‘Blooming Beirut’: A Springtime Artistic Showcase on Sursock Esplanade

2024-04-23 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The exhibition Blooming Beirut, initiated by Christiane Tawil with the aim of supporting the committee of the Sursock Museum boutique, headed by Karina Hélou, is currently being held at the same location. This initiative seeks to transform the museum's esplanade into a genuine cultural forum for the city of Beirut. The Sursock Museum Boutique, ...