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The Lebanese Film Festival of France (LFFF) concluded on October 20, 2024, amidst a convivial atmosphere. This year's festival showcased a diverse array of Lebanese films and celebrated emerging cinema talents, enhancing cultural exchanges between France and Lebanon.

This Sunday marked the end of the Lebanese Film Festival of France (LFFF), an event that has become a must-attend for both enthusiasts and professionals of Lebanese cinema in France. The day unfolded in a warm ambiance, featuring notable films, including several premieres. The lineup included Rima Samman’s Dans le cœur une hirondelle, Liana & Renaud’s La Mer et ses vagues, the special session Salim Saab: Le Cèdre d’octobre, preceded by the short film Dans les yeux de Maya, as well as François Yazbeck's Necrosis and Karim Kassem's Thiiird. The evening culminated beautifully with the French premiere of Hisham Bizri’s Elektra, followed by a discussion with the director.

Established in 2019, the LFFF aims to promote the diversity and creativity of Lebanese cinema by providing a platform for both classic and contemporary productions. Since its first edition in 2020, the festival has attracted an increasing number of spectators, securing its place as a key event on the Francophone cinematic scene. The festival prides itself on facilitating exchanges between France and Lebanon while promoting freedom of expression and cultural diversity. The Lebanese Film Festival of France continues to champion Lebanese cinema in France by fostering cultural exchanges and showcasing contemporary cinematic talents.

The award ceremony for the "La Vallée Village" prize will take place on Saturday, October 26 at 10 am, as part of the partnership between the festival and La Vallée Village. This prize will be awarded to the winner of the Grand Prix du Jury of the competition. After the ceremony, guests will be invited to an exclusive breakfast at La Vallée Village's VIP lounge, called "The Apartment." This privileged moment will mark the elegant closing of the festival.

Awards of the LFFF 2024:

Best Screenplay

Professional (equally): And if the Sun Dived into the Cloud Ocean by Wissam Charaf and Condom Hunters by Marc Basseth

Student: Essence by Tia Azar

Best Performance

Professional: Open Sesame by Charbel Mouchantaf

Student: Sea Salt by Leila Basma

Best Cinematography

Professional: Then Came Dark by Marie-Rose Osta

Student: Barefoot from Beirut by Andrew Dawaf

Best Sound

Professional: Do you Condemn? Gaza Cries in the Dark by Cherine Yasbeck

Student: Art Choke by Joe Mouannes

Best Direction

Professional: Somewhere in Between

Student: Sea Salt by Leila Basma

Audience Award

Professional: My mother’s Voice / La voix de ma mère by Romy and Dolly Choueiri

Student (equally): Pieces of Time by Perla Fady Eid and Crow Man by Yohann Abdelnour

Best Film

Professional: And if the Sun Dived into the Cloud Ocean by Wissam Charaf

Student: See You Soon by Carly Hanna

Jury's Favorite: Death and other Fears by Marie-Louise Elia

Grand Jury Prize: Crow Man by Yohann Abdelnour