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In Sudan, Aspiring Female Filmmakers Capture Resilience Amidst Conflict

This is Beirut, 21/12 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Amid over a year and a half of war, aspiring female filmmakers in Sudan are capturing stories of resilience and hope with their smartphones. This initiative is part of a project designed to pave the way for a new generation of filmmakers. The film Ana Hona (“I Am Here”) follows Randa El-Taher and her friend Bekheita Abdallah, who lead the ...

Tilda Swinton to Receive Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale

This is Beirut, 21/12 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Film Art Cinema Actress Festival Berlin

The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) will honor Scottish actress Tilda Swinton with the Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement at its 2025 edition, organizers announced Friday. The award recognizes the actress’ extraordinary versatility and her immense influence on modern cinema. Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle praised ...

'Last Tango in Paris' and Maria Schneider’s Tragic Fate

Bélinda Ibrahim, 18/12 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Actress Cinema Culture Woman Violence

The Last Tango in Paris was born from a fantasy by Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci. He had imagined meeting a stranger on the street and having a sexual encounter with her, without ever knowing her identity. This idea became the foundation of the script he developed with his friend Franco Arcalli. Initially, Dominique Sanda was cast in the ...

The Many Faces of Marisa Paredes, Almodóvar’s Eternal Muse

Marie-Christine Tayah, 18/12 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Born on April 3, 1946, in Madrid, María Luisa Paredes Bartolomé—known to the world as Marisa Paredes—grew up in an era overshadowed by Francisco Franco’s dictatorship. Raised in a humble family as the fourth child of a concierge and a homemaker, her childhood was marked by hardship. “I endured humiliation and abuse. How could I not ...

Tunisia: The 35th Carthage Film Festival Kicks off in Tunis

This is Beirut, 16/12 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The 35th Carthage Film Festival (JCC), one of Africa and the Arab world’s most iconic cinematic events, officially began in Tunis on December 14, 2024. This year’s program offers a diverse lineup of over 200 films, reflecting themes of social justice, cultural resilience, and artistic expression. The festival opened with two standout films at ...

'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' Arrives on Valentine’s Day 2025

Madeleine Cadoux, 16/12 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Culture Art Cinema Film

After eight years of speculation, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has finally arrived. Following Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), The Edge of Reason (2004) and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), the upcoming film adapts Helen Fielding’s bestselling novel of the same name. This chapter takes a dramatic turn: Bridget is a widowed single mother navigating ...

Red Sea International Film Festival 2024: Closing Ceremony and Awards

This is Beirut, 14/12 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival’s grand finale featured the awards ceremony and a gala screening of Johnny Depp’s directorial Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, a captivating Red Sea Film Financing project. Celebrating global icons and the spirit of cinema Viola Davis and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, both ...

From 'Moonlight' to Mufasa: How Barry Jenkins Found Himself

This is Beirut, 12/12 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Film Art US Cinema Culture

Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins almost passed on the opportunity to direct Disney's latest blockbuster, Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the iconic 1994 animated film. Initially hesitant, Jenkins changed his mind after his agents urged him to read the script. Upon doing so, he recognized that the film contained many of the themes that had ...

'The Room Next Door': Almodóvar’s New Emotional Drama

Marie-Christine Tayah, 12/12 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Culture Cinema Film Almodóvar

With The Room Next Door, Pedro Almodóvar delves into the complexities of friendship and life’s profound questions in an intimate and evocative film. The story follows two women, Ingrid (Julianne Moore), a renowned novelist, and Martha (Tilda Swinton), a seasoned war reporter. Once inseparable, the friends drifted apart over the years, each ...

Jeddah Hosts Vibrant Fourth Red Sea Film Festival Edition

Marie-Christine Tayah, 10/12 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Culture Art Cinema Festival Jeddah RedSea

The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) opened on December 5, 2024, in the heart of Jeddah's UNESCO-listed Al-Balad district. Running until December 14, the festival features the Kingdom's growing presence in the global film industry while praising the variety of international cinema. Built around The New Home of Film ...

Jacques Audiard’s 'Emilia Perez' Leads Golden Globes Nominations

This is Beirut, 10/12 10:30 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

US Culture Film Cinema GoldenGlobes

Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez is the leading contender at the 82nd Golden Globes, securing an impressive ten nominations across various categories. The nominations were revealed on December 9, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The musical comedy tells the story of a Mexican drug lord, played by transgender actress Karla ...

Metropolis Cinema Reopens Its Doors at the Heart of Beirut

Marie-Christine Tayah, 07/12 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Cinema Art Culture Beirut

At the heart of Beirut, amidst turbulent times, Metropolis Cinema invites film enthusiasts to a unique evening on December 21. A new cultural space dedicated to cinema has been reborn in Mar Mikhael, creating an inspiring haven for creativity. Driven by the belief that cinema is a powerful medium for connection and inspiration, Metropolis Cinema ...

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