This is Beirut, 05/02 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
Rayan Chami, 05/02 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Achrafieh Badaro Thefts Insecurity Beirut
Concerns over insecurity are mounting in several neighborhoods of the capital, where many residents and shop owners have fallen victim to snatch thefts and gunfire incidents. This is Beirut visited Achrafieh and Badaro to hear their stories.
Fabienne Touma, 05/02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cinema Festival France Lebanon Beirut
The 47th edition of the festival, inaugurated on Friday, January 31, at the Maison de la Culture in Clermont-Ferrand, puts the spotlight on Lebanon. During the opening ceremony, two Lebanese short films, Warsha by Dania Bdeir and Waves ’98 by Ely Dagher, were screened among other selections. The festival’s “Focus Lebanon” segment offers a ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 04/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Theater Culture Art Drama Therapy
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 ...
This is Beirut, 02/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Film Cinema Art Culture Brazil Beirut
The Embassy of Brazil in Beirut and the Guimarães Rosa Institute, in collaboration with Metropolis Cinema Association, present the 7th Brazilian Film Festival. The event will take place from February 5 to 9, 2025, at Metropolis Cinema, Mar Mikhael, Ashrafieh, Beirut. This year’s program features a selection of acclaimed Brazilian films ...
Jad Ramadan, 01/02 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
United Arab Emirates Basket-ball lebanon Beirut
Beirut Club and the UAE national basketball team faced off on February 1 in the semi-finals of the Dubai championship. After a hard-fought start to the game and the Lebanese gaining momentum in the second quarter, Beirut Club won with authority 94-71 to book their place in the final. Coach Jad el-Hajj fielded his main five: Sergio Darwish, ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 31/01 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Beirut Writer Theater Book
Bruno Tabbal takes readers on a remarkable journey with his novel Le pays dont on ne guérit jamais. At Le Monnot theater on Wednesday, February 5, from 5 PM onward, he merges literature and immersion for an unprecedented book signing experience. In his conversation with This is Beirut, Bruno Tabbal discusses his artistic and literary path. He ...
This is Beirut, 28/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Cinema Art Film Festival Culture
The Beirut Art Film Festival (BAFF) unveils its United in Heritage initiative, a six-month cultural program designed to unite Lebanese citizens around their shared heritage. The program features monthly screenings in 12 cities, simultaneously bringing communities together to rediscover Lebanon’s cultural treasures. Following each screening, a ...
Marilyne Jallad, 25/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Beirut Culture Art Metropolis Italy
The inaugural edition of the Italian Film Festival in Lebanon, a collaboration between the Italian Embassy in Lebanon, its Cultural Institute, and Metropolis Art Cinema, has been a success. Together, they attracted a diverse audience of Italian cinema fans, art enthusiasts, and curious cinephiles eager to explore contemporary Italian ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 24/01 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Music Concert Singer Lebanon Beirut Culture
Manel Mallat will take the stage at Casino du Liban on February 7 and 8, 2025, to perform Mon Hymne à Piaf, a tribute to the iconic Edith Piaf. Orchestrated by Danny Bou-Maroun and produced by Cats Production, the show is directed by Kristian Abouanni. This musical celebration promises to bring Piaf's timeless legacy to life, with ...
This is Beirut, 21/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Beirut Lebanon Metropolis Itlay Film
The Italian Embassy in Lebanon and the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with Metropolis Art Cinema, proudly announce the first edition of the Italian Film Festival. This one-of-a-kind event will take place in Beirut, at the newly reopened Metropolis Cinema in Mar Mikhael, from January 24 to February 2, 2025. It highlights contemporary ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 17/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culinary Culture Heritage France Lebanon Beirut
The humanitarian mission underscores the significance of bread as a universal staple that unites people across cultures. Loïc Nervi's involvement, marked by his passion for baking and his commitment to making a difference, is a testament to the power of sharing. For Géraldine Ghostine, gastronomy plays a pivotal role in cultural outreach. "It ...