Madeleine Cadoux, 20/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Putin Actor Film Cinema Art Culture
Jude Law, renowned for his versatility and commanding screen presence, is set to embody Vladimir Putin in The Mage of the Kremlin, Olivier Assayas’ adaptation of Giuliano da Empoli's award-winning geopolitical novel. Known for roles that span kings, detectives and romantics, Law now faces the challenge of portraying one of the most enigmatic ...
This is Beirut, 20/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Film Cinema Disney Culture Art Movie
Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King reclaimed the top spot at the North American box office over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend after slipping to second place the week before, analysts reported on Sunday. The animated feature earned an estimated $15.5 million over the four-day period from Friday to Monday, according to industry tracker ...
This is Beirut, 19/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
New York Paris Cinema Director
A venue as unclassifiable as his films: in the early 2010s, David Lynch designed the Parisian nightclub Silencio, which to this day strives to welcome the avant-garde and perpetuate the artistic "DNA" of the visionary filmmaker who passed away Thursday. Nestled in the basement of the building where Émile Zola’s J’Accuse was printed, this ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 18/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cinema Culture Art Actor Festival Interview
An engaged actor and a recognized pillar of French cinema, Vincent Lindon continues to leave his mark on the history of the silver screen with performances that are both intense and diverse. From the beginning of his career, he has established himself as a key figure, seamlessly combining sensitivity and depth in his roles. Winner of the Best ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 17/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
USA Cinema Culture Art Film Director
David Lynch, celebrated for his deeply imaginative and often disturbing cinematic style, passed away at the age of 78. Known for masterpieces like Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, Lynch's work explored the dark underbelly of human existence and the American dream. In a statement shared by his family on his official Facebook page, they announced, ...
This is Beirut, 16/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Culture Film Awards Art BAFTA
Conclave and Emilia Perez on Wednesday led the shortlist of films unveiled vying for recognition at Britain’s BAFTA awards, as the race for Oscars glory gathers pace. Conclave, a fictionalized account of high-stakes horse-trading in the Vatican after the death of a pope, earned 12 nominations, while the surreal narco-thriller musical Emilia ...
This is Beirut, 15/01 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Cinema Festival Film Cannes France Culture
The Cannes Film Festival has extended Iris Knobloch’s presidency for another three-year term, organizers announced on Wednesday. After succeeding Pierre Lescure in 2022, Iris Knobloch was unanimously reelected for a new term that will run until June 30, 2028, according to a statement from the French Association of the International Film ...
This is Beirut, 13/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Film Cinema Culture US BoxOffice Art
Lionsgate's heist thriller Den of Thieves 2: Pantera opened at the top of the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $15.5 million, industry sources reported Sunday. "This is a good opening for the second episode in a crime thriller series," said analyst David A. Gross. "These movies are made for audiences, not ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 13/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Film Documentary Cinema Lebanon Beirut Culture
Produced by Abbout Productions and featured in Metropolis Art Cinema's Écrans du réel 2024 lineup, the Diaries from Lebanon documentary delves into personal stories intertwined with Lebanon's sociopolitical upheavals. Through a poignant and deeply personal exploration, the film blends individual narratives with the collective memory of a ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 10/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Culture Art Film Cairo Tripoli
It comes as no surprise that Hady Zaccak won the Best Director prize at the first edition of the Arab Innovation Festival, held during the feature film competition in Cairo, Egypt. The director is renowned for earning numerous international accolades for his meticulously crafted and deeply focused documentaries. This award reflects the filmmaker's ...
This is Beirut, 10/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Film Actors Culture United States Awards Cinema
The highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked soared to the top of the nominations for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, earning five nods, including for "Outstanding Performance by a Cast," the evening's most coveted prize. This recognition places the Broadway adaptation firmly in the race for major accolades, including the Oscars. The ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 07/01 14:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Theater Culture Artist Cinema Art Paris
Philippe Aractingi makes a triumphant return to the Parisian stage with his play Sar Waet El Haki, which has been met with resounding success. Running from January 8 to February 19, every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 PM at the Théâtre de l’Essaïon, this work authentically explores inner turmoil and universal truths. The play’s success ...