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'The Brutalist': Fact, Fiction, and the Architect Debate Sparks

This is Beirut, 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The Brutalist, an epic drama loosely inspired by the life and work of architect Marcel Breuer, is one of the favorites for Sunday’s Oscars. However, the film has drawn scorn from design experts, who accuse it of glaring errors and question whether its main character is even a Brutalist architect. Here are five things to know about the film, ...

'Captain America: Brave New World' dominates North American theaters

This is Beirut, 17/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Marvel and Disney's new superhero film Captain America: Brave New World easily dominated the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $100 million in the biggest opening of the year, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The film's strong showing on a four-day US holiday weekend came despite tepid reviews and ...

'Conclave' and 'The Brutalist' Triumph at the British Baftas

This is Beirut, 17/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The thriller papal Conclave and the monumental The Brutalist played a tight game on Sunday night at the Baftas, the British cinema awards, each winning four trophies, while Emilia Perez, embroiled in controversy, collected two, just fifteen days before the Oscars. Directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger, Conclave was crowned Best Film, while ...

Berlinale: 'Dreams' Explores a Passionate Yet Fractured Love Story

This is Beirut, 16/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Cinema Berlinale Art Culture

'Love, hate, and violence intertwine in Dreams, Michel Franco’s latest film in contention for the Berlinale’s top honor. Featuring Jessica Chastain in a powerful lead role, the film explores the deep fractures in a love story spanning Mexico and the United States, reflecting broader political and social realities. Like Bong Joon-Ho’s ...

Tilda Swinton Receives Golden Bear, Celebrates Fearless Cinema Journey

Madeleine Cadoux, 16/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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British actress Tilda Swinton was awarded the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, celebrating her exceptional career and impact on global cinema. The award, presented during the festival's opening night, recognized her unique artistic contributions and fearless choices in portraying complex characters. During her ...

'Lost in Translation' Returns Two Decades After Its Success

Madeleine Cadoux, 12/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Released in 2003, Lost in Translation quickly became a cult classic, praised for its delicate storytelling and melancholic beauty. Directed by Sofia Coppola, the film follows Bob Harris, a washed-up American actor played by Bill Murray, and Charlotte, a young woman searching for meaning, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson. Against the backdrop of a ...

Two Lebanese Short Films Win Awards at Clermont-Ferrand Festival

Fabienne Touma, 11/02 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Festival Culture Art Cinema Lebanon France

Lebanon was the guest of honor at this year’s 47th edition of the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, with a rich program featuring films, discussions and cultural events highlighting Lebanese cinema and its talents. The event was co-organized with the Beirut Film Society, an organization supporting film production and distribution in ...

'Dog Man' Leads Box Office Despite 'Super Bowl' Weekend

This is Beirut, 10/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Dog Man, a superhero comedy from Universal and DreamWorks based on popular kids' novels, held its lead in North American theaters for a second straight weekend, earning an estimated $13.7 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The animated movie, a spinoff from the best-selling Captain Underpants series of graphic novels, saw ...

Demi Moore’s Stunning Critics Choice Win Dominates Award Season Buzz

This is Beirut, 08/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Cinema Awards Culture Art Actress

Demi Moore took home the Best Actress award at the Critics Choice Awards on Friday, cementing her position as the favorite for the Oscars. Her win came during a tumultuous week that saw scandal engulf her Emilia Perez rival, Karla Sofia Gascon. Moore’s critically acclaimed horror film, The Substance, also earned Best Original Screenplay at the ...

Adrien Brody Stands Out in a Bold Revision of the American Dream

This is Beirut, 08/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Cinema Art Culture Film Venice

After The Pianist, Adrien Brody delivers one of the most defining performances of his career in The Brutalist. This monumental 3h35 film revisits the American Dream, its promises, and its failures through the journey of a Holocaust survivor turned architect. Since its debut in competition at the Venice Film Festival, the movie, set to hit ...

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

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

Festival Cinema Culture Art Lebanon France

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 ...

Lebanon Honored at Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival

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 ...

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