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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)

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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 ...

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)

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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)

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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)

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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 ...

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

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

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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 ...

Deva Cassel Makes Cinematic Debut in 'La Bella Estate'

Madeleine Cadoux, 02/12 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Deva Cassel, the 20-year-old daughter of Italian actress Monica Bellucci and French actor Vincent Cassel, is stepping into the spotlight with her cinematic debut in Italian movie La Bella Estate. Known for her work as a model, Deva Cassel is now adding acting to her growing portfolio. Her first film, La Bella Estate ("The Beautiful Summer"), ...

'Conclave': Secrets, Betrayal, and Power Struggles Inside the Vatican

This is Beirut, 30/11 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Vatican becomes the epicenter of a gripping political thriller with Conclave, in theaters starting December 4. Led by a brilliant cast headed by Ralph Fiennes, the film delves into the behind-the-scenes drama of a conclave, as its name suggests, where cardinals, ambitions, and betrayals intertwine, revealing a world of secrets and maneuvering ...

'That Christmas': Animation meets Richard Curtis’ storytelling magic

This is Beirut, 29/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Two decades after the global success of Love Actually, British filmmaker Richard Curtis is embarking on a new adventure with his first animated film, That Christmas. The 68-year-old writer and director has co-adapted his trilogy of children’s books and enlisted his longtime friend Ed Sheeran to create an original song for the project. That ...

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