This is Beirut, 18/10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At 91, the Franco-Greek filmmaker Costa-Gavras confronts the concept of death with the calmness of an experienced director, all while preparing a new political film. During the Lumière festival in Lyon, he presented his latest feature, Le Dernier Souffle (“The Last Breath”), set for release in January 2025. Adapted from a work by Régis ...
14/10 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
During the opening night at the IMA, Jack Lang, the president of the institute, emotionally declared: "Faced with an unacceptable situation, regardless of the reasons, I will not make a political speech. But how can one harm this country that is so dear to me? I was fortunate to know Lebanon early in my life. It has marked my youth and my ...
This is Beirut, 11/10 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Donald Trump Republicans Cinema Culture
The explosive Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice will debut in US theaters this Friday. Filmmakers are betting it will attract audiences in a nation deeply divided, just weeks before Trump faces Kamala Harris in a crucial electoral showdown. The film, spotlighting the Republican candidate’s early years, has elicited legal threats from Trump’s ...
Fabienne Touma, 09/10 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The 4th edition of the Lebanese Film Festival of France (FFLF) will open on October 13 at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, showcasing the diversity and relevance of themes explored in Lebanese cinema, particularly regarding the portrayal of war and its aftermath. Festival Highlights Through a mix of documentaries and fictional works, the ...
Béatrice Moreau, 2023-12-30 14:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the current context in which cinema echoes crucial social issues, the films Io Capitano (Me Captain) by Matteo Garrone and Green Border by Agnieszka Holland stand out. These works, transcending the usual political debates, immerse the viewer in the heart of the challenges and human dramas associated with migration. In an increasingly socially ...
Béatrice Moreau, 2023-12-19 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The recent events surrounding Gerard Depardieu, a renowned figure in French cinema, have sparked considerable controversy and led to significant repercussions in both cultural and social spheres. Depardieu, celebrated for his extensive career with over 200 film titles, has found himself mired in serious allegations that have led to a reevaluation ...