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The Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival: A Tribute to Wissam Charaf

Fabienne Touma, 07/02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, which began on Friday, January 31, and runs until Saturday, February 8, is an unmissable event for cinema enthusiasts. For its 47th edition, the festival highlights Lebanon through an exceptional selection of short films. Some filmmakers are given special recognition, with sessions dedicated ...

Redefining Romance: Emily Blaine's 'Dear You' Series Adaptation

This is Beirut, 07/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Emily Blaine had envisioned in her novel Dear You an alpha male, a dark and brooding businessman. In the series adaptation, over a decade later, this hero has changed—shyer, less seductive. “Thrilled and proud to be the first French romance author adapted into a series,” declares the author during the press presentation of the series Dear ...

Kumbh Mela: A Sacred Journey of Hindu Faith and Rituals

This is Beirut, 06/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On February 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dressed in saffron and holding prayer beads, participated in a sacred ritual during the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering. A week after a tragic stampede claimed at least 30 lives, millions of pilgrims have already bathed in the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical ...

'Le Rendez-vous des enfants:' A Cultural Day for Kids in Beirut

This is Beirut, 06/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the French Institute in Lebanon, located on Rue de Damas in Beirut, will host the second edition of the “Rendez-vous des enfants.” After the success of the first edition, which brought together over 2,000 children and their families in February 2024, this year’s event returns with an even more engaging program ...

From Paris to New York: Museums Embrace Change

This is Beirut, 06/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Inspired by the Louvre's upcoming renovation project, aimed at easing the crowding in front of the Mona Lisa, several leading museums are redesigning their spaces and collections to address the challenges of overtourism and climate change. “In light of the surging tourism, security concerns, the climate emergency, and the digital revolution, ...

‘Currency of Decay:’ Christine Kettaneh’s Exploration of Value in Crisis

This is Beirut, 05/02 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Through her interdisciplinary solo exhibition at Galerie Janine Rubeiz, starting February 5, Christine Kettaneh examines how systemic decay impacts the symbolic and practical value of life staples, inviting us to rethink our relationship with stability and worth in turbulent times. “What happens when the essentials of life – our bread, our ...

Prague Museum to Showcase Alfons Mucha’s Art and “Slav Epic” Masterpiece

This is Beirut, 05/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A new museum in Prague dedicated to the renowned Czech Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha will open its doors later this month, offering a chance for the public to explore his legacy. The museum, located in the Baroque Savarin Palace in the heart of the city's UNESCO-listed historic center, will display over 100 pieces of Mucha's works, ranging from ...

Zeina Daccache’s Stage Replaces Walls in 'Li Chabakna Ykhallesna'

Marie-Christine Tayah, 04/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The play Li Chabakna Ykhallesna delves into the struggles of Zeina Daccache and Joseph Jules, a former prisoner, as they navigate a society in crisis after years of confinement. Combining comedy and drama, with comedian Sam Ghazal, it tackles grief, family turmoil and the search for a future in a chaotic world. Directed by Zeina Daccache, the play ...

Celebrating Diversity Through Beirut's 'All Shades of Colors'

This is Beirut, 04/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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After two exhibitions in 2022 and 2023, Artists of Beirut presents this new edition featuring works by 18 artists, along with the Boutique collection. The theme All Shades of Colors brings together an eclectic collection of over 50 artworks created using various techniques, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, drawing, upcycling, mosaics, ...

The Mona Lisa: A Dedicated Ticket to Admire at the Louvre

This is Beirut, 03/02 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Louvre's President, Laurence Des Cars, has proposed introducing a dedicated ticket for viewing the Mona Lisa, separate from the museum's general admission. She made the announcement on Sunday during an interview on France Inter radio. "The idea is to have a Louvre ticket that covers access to the permanent collections and exhibitions (…) ...

Grammy Awards: Beyoncé’s Historic Win and Glamour Moments

Madeleine Cadoux, 03/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Beyoncé claimed her first-ever Album of the Year Grammy for Cowboy Carter, marking a long-awaited triumph in her illustrious career. This landmark moment cemented her as the most decorated artist in Grammy history and made her the first Black woman of the 21st century to win the prestigious award. Cowboy Carter is a genre-defying album paying ...

King Charles III’s Amazon Documentary Highlights Environmental Harmony

This is Beirut, 03/02 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Britain's King Charles III will feature in a new Amazon documentary, where he is expected to highlight his environmental charity work and "Philosophy of Harmony," the Press Association reported Saturday. A source from "The King's Foundation" stated that the monarch's charity was "looking forward to working with Amazon on a one-off documentary to ...

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