"Emra’a wa rajol" on Screens: An Oriental Signature Adaptation

2024-09-17 18:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Emra’a wa rajol, inspired by Claude Lelouch’s Un homme et une femme (Palme d’Or winner at Cannes in 1966) and the Chanel film starring Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz, is directed by Rana Maalouf. Featuring actors Isabelle Zighondi, Hiba Chihane, and Ziad Jallad, this 90-second film was shown at the Mir Amin Palace on September 14, 2024, ...

Second Wave of Device Explosions Targeting Hezbollah: 20 Killed, 450 Wounded

This Is Beirut 2024-09-18 17:17 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

A new spate of communication device explosions rocked Hezbollah areas on Wednesday afternoon, killing twenty people and wounding more than 450, according to the Ministry of Public Health. The latest wave of blasts occurred 24 hours after the simultaneous explosion of hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members killed and wounded scores of the ...

“Unframed” Documentary Shorts: A Fresh Look at Contemporary Lebanese Artists

2024-09-19 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Created by Bachir Asmar and Jean-Claude Boulos, a series of documentaries titled Unframed was recently launched under the banner of Ziggy’s production company. The premiere of this first season took place on September 9 at Espace Dadour in Jal el Dib. The premiere night of the Unframed documentaries gathered film enthusiasts for a screening, ...

Milan Fashion Week: Bottega Veneta's Grand Finale

2024-09-22 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Bottega Veneta closed Milan Fashion Week on Saturday, September 21, with a brilliant showcase that highlighted a whimsical childhood and a tribute to Madonna by Dolce & Gabbana. Milan Fashion Week wrapped up this Saturday with a series of captivating surprises, notably at the highly anticipated Bottega Veneta show. Marking the end of the ...

Paris Kicks Off Fashion Week Amidst Upheavals and Renewal

This Is Beirut 2024-09-23 18:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Paris is hosting its Fashion Week from September 23 to October 1, showcasing women's ready-to-wear for spring-summer 2025. After the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris pulses with the rhythm of Fashion Week, dedicated to women's ready-to-wear for spring-summer 2025. A true showcase of French fashion, this event will highlight the new generation ...

Bridgerton Season 4 Adds Iconic New Faces

2024-09-24 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  Harry Potter Alum Katie Leung joins the Bridgerton season 4 cast with new surprises and star power. Netflix’s Bridgerton has captivated audiences worldwide, and Season 4 promises even more excitement with fresh faces joining the ensemble cast. Fans were already buzzing after the debut of Season 3, and now the focus shifts to Benedict ...

'Sagas of Painful Bodies' or the Exposed Suffering

2024-05-07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The Janine Rubeiz Gallery, with its exhibition "Sagas of Painful Bodies," introduces us to the poignant and unique work of Manar Ali Hassan until May 31. This artist and curator, with a master's degree in visual arts from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts (ALBA), showcased her paintings and installations in various galleries in Lebanon and ...

Francis Ford Coppola Unveils First Look at Megalopolis

Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-05 13:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Famous filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola released a captivating teaser for his highly anticipated film, Megalopolis, set to premiere in competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Francis Ford Coppola, the visionary director behind cinematic masterpieces like The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now, finally unveiled a tantalizing glimpse into his ...

Parastoo Ahmadi Released on Bail after her Arrest

This is Beirut 2024-12-24 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Iran Art Culture

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was released on bail on December 23 by a Tehran court, two weeks after her arrest for performing an online concert without wearing the mandatory veil for women in Iran. According to local media, the young artist appeared at the 38th district court in Tehran with her lawyers. The charges against her were detailed, and ...

Love Affair on Everybody’s Lips: Fashion and Ballet

2024-01-26 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The symbiotic relationship between ballet and fashion, a phenomenon tracing its roots back centuries, remains a subject of considerable interest in the artistic world. The 2024 Paris Fashion Week serves as a contemporary testament to this enduring connection, with high-end fashion houses drawing inspiration from the elegant elements of ...

The 'Rideau' Rises… Maria Douaihy Is Back on Stage

2024-01-10 15:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Rideau (Curtain) is a French adaptation by Walid Yaziji of a play originally written in Lebanese by Maria Douaihy and directed by Bruno Tabbal. The play will be performed at Le Monnot theater starting January 18. Bruno Tabbal and Maria Douaihy share their excitement about their project, Rideau, coming to life on stage. Bruno Tabbal begins ...

Unveiling Lisa Marie Presley's Posthumous Autobiography

2024-01-12 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

In a noteworthy development in the literary world, the posthumous autobiography of Lisa Marie Presley, the sole progeny of the iconic American rock 'n' roll figure, Elvis Presley, is slated for release in October. This announcement was made by her daughter, alongside the publishers, on a date that nearly coincides with the first anniversary of her ...

Denmark's King Frederik X Takes Throne Ushering in New Era

This Is Beirut 2024-01-14 19:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Denmark's King Frederik X acceded to the throne on Sunday, ushering in a new era after his mother Queen Margrethe abdicated, with more than 100,000 Danes turning out for the unprecedented event. After a final horse-drawn carriage procession through the streets of Copenhagen, the hugely popular 83-year-old queen signed a declaration of abdication ...

'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 ...

From Lebanon to the Vatican… Church Bells Ringing for St Charbel

This Is Beirut 2024-01-19 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In a day of holiness and prayer, Lebanon's bells echoed joyfully from Lebanon to the Vatican in honor of Saint Charbel on Friday morning. Worshipers gathered in prayer around the Saint Charbel Annaya church and places of worship across Lebanon, as Church bells rang for 5 minutes at 10:30 Beirut time, simultaneously with the installation of a ...

Crafting Happiness With ‘Build the Life you Want’

2024-01-19 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, a book published by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, is a self-help guide to happiness and a better life. The book was released in late 2023. Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier is a practical, step-by-step guide that encourages individuals to take ...

The Endless Success of 'Pretty Woman' Defies Time

2024-01-23 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The famous 1990 movie Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, has recently been added to Netflix and is regaining popularity. The movie's return coincided with the striking success of Leave the World Behind, a dramatic horror film also starring Julia Roberts. Pretty Woman, a 1990 film directed by Garry Marshall and starring Julia ...

Palestinian Photojournalist Motaz Azaiza Left Gaza for Qatar

This Is Beirut 2024-01-23 21:48 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Palestine

Young photojournalist Motaz Azaiza, known for his coverage of the war in Gaza on the Palestinian side, left the enclave for Qatar on Tuesday, January 23. In an Instagram post, Azaiza announced that he was leaving Gaza for Egypt. "This is the last time you'll see me in this heavy, smelly press vest," he said, referring to his bulletproof vest. ...

Nine Cannes Film Festival Movies Nominated for the Oscars

2024-01-24 10:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Los Angeles, the Oscar nominations were announced, featuring nine films from the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall secured five of these nominations. The Academy of Oscars' announcement on January 23, 2024, in Los Angeles, brought a significant surprise. Nine films ...

Lucy Poshoglian's Comeback at 'l'atelier by Maher Attar'

Zeina Nader 2024-01-25 10:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

A beautiful vernissage took place on Tuesday, January 23, at Maher Attar’s workshop in Gemmayze. Lucy Poshoglian returns to the art scene after several years, exhibiting about twenty abstract canvases. This is a "comeback" curated and especially encouraged by Dr. Tony Karam. Lucy Poshoglian, better known under the pseudonym 'Ardziv,' which ...

Georges Chakra’s Fashion Show Illuminates Paris’ Cathedral

2024-01-25 18:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

"An homage to the extraordinary at the heart of the ordinary." Such is the essence of Georges Chakra's Spring-Summer 2024 fashion show. On January 23, 2024, his collection, imbued with dreamlike realism, transformed the American Cathedral in Paris, the quintessential fashion capital, into an artistic immersion. The Spring-Summer 2024 couture show ...

Anas Albraehe’s Sleeping Characters at the Saleh Barakat Gallery

Zeina Nader 2024-01-27 11:48 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

The Saleh Barakat Gallery is currently hosting a remarkable and deeply meaningful exhibition titled The Turn, a solo work by the young and talented Syrian artist Anas Albraehe, who now resides in Lebanon. Albraehe boasts a record of solo and group exhibitions in Lebanon, Jordan, the United States and other countries. In search of authenticity and ...

A 'Maestro' Tale of Love and Art

2024-01-06 15:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Maestro, released in 2023 and produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, alongside Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Fred Berner et Amy Durning, delves into the biography of Leonard Bernstein, confronting the scandals of his era while eschewing moral judgment. The film, directed, co-written (alongside Josh Singer), ...

Between Giacometti and Miró, Jacquemus Sculpts His Fashion

Zeina Nader 2024-01-31 14:22 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

The latest Jacquemus fashion show, titled “Les Sculptures,” took place in the artistic and inspiring environment of the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-De-Vence. This event marked a remarkable fusion of fashion and art, showcasing the creator’s new collection amidst the iconic works of Giacometti and Miró.   View this post ...

Lebanon to Sway to the Rhythm of Sufi Jazz

2024-01-31 15:49 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon is set to be serenaded by the harmonious blends of Sufi jazz, thanks to Station Beirut, a nexus for both Lebanese and international contemporary artists. This cultural hub is launching its winter program with a remarkable Sufi jazz concert. The legendary tenor Mounir Troudi, accompanied by his Sufi Jazz Trio, will embark on a tour across ...

Elissa's 'It's Ok' or the Fruition of Rage

2024-02-01 21:22 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

On January 25, Elissa launched on Netflix a documentary about her professional and personal journey titled It’s OK, consisting of three episodes and produced by ‘Different Production.’ The series could have been called ‘The Confessions of Elissa,’ but the title It’s OK immediately immerses us in the life of the singer with a ...

Emma Stone Explores the Depths of Human Condition

2024-02-02 13:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Emma Stone, acclaimed for her memorable portrayal in La La Land, has once again distinguished herself in the intricate role of Bella, a young woman resurrected by a distinguished scientist in Poor Things, a fusion of science fiction and drama. At the Golden Globe Awards 2024, she was awarded the Best Actress prize for her performance in this film, ...

Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Mediterranean Gem in Peril

Dima Karam 2024-02-04 18:27 - Reading : 10 minute(s)

More than a dozen of them are reported every week, strewn inert across Lebanon's coastal highways. Stockier than foxes, slimmer than wolves, so many golden jackals cross fast ways, eking their way down from the hills, hunting for food close to towns. Spotting them lifeless on roadsides, north and south of Beirut, has become a regular sight. For ...

‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Reviving Mary Shelley’s Legendary Novel

2024-02-05 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lisa Frankenstein, a movie that is soon to be out in theaters on February 9, is a horror-comedy film. Directed by Zelda Williams and written by Diablo Cody, the movie features Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest and Carla Gugino. Inspired from Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern ...

Hiba Tawaji’s Prestigious European Tour

Fabienne Touma 2024-02-06 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

  For the first time in her career, and after having performed on the most prestigious stages in the world, the Lebanese artist Hiba Tawaji will headline on February 12 at Cadogan Hall in London and on May 29 at the Olympia in Paris, not to mention the European tour of the musical Notre Dame de Paris. A look back at the remarkable career of ...