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Philippe Aractingi Awarded for 'Liban, les Secrets du Royaume de Byblos'

Lebanese cinema takes center stage once again with the remarkable achievement of Philippe Aractingi, a French-Lebanese director and producer, who recently won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the 24th Bidassoa Archaeological Film Festival (FICAB) in Spain. His film, Liban, les secrets du royaume de Byblos, filmed over two years in 2022 and ...

German Award for Writer Halted Due to Gaza Debate

The recent controversy in Germany over the Hannah Arendt Award for Political Thought, intended for journalist Masha Gessen, highlights the complex interplay of political discourse, historical sensitivity and artistic freedom. This incident reflects the challenges in balancing free expression with the nuances of historical and contemporary ...