Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-22 17:57 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the heart of Beirut’s vibrant cultural scene, a new book titled L’art et son lieu-Essai sur les 30 ans de la Galerie Janine Rubeiz, emerges as a testament to the enduring legacy of this famous gallery. Authored by the renowned Lebanese French-language novelist Charif Majdalani, this book, accompanied by a visual anthology from ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-22 13:37 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale, has announced that it will honor the legendary US director Martin Scorsese with a lifetime achievement award at its upcoming 74th edition. Recognized globally as one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history, Scorsese is set to receive the prestigious Honorary Golden ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-22 10:36 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The event exhibition dedicated to Johnny Hallyday, Johnny Hallyday: The Exhibition, is setting up at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, and starts this Friday, a year after its successful launch in Brussels. The enthusiasm for the emblematic rocker remains strong even six years after his passing, as evidenced by the success of his album Made in ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-21 18:19 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the realm of travel literature, a new captivating work offers an intimate and nuanced glimpse into India, a land of contrast and wonders. A Journey Through India with Sana and Myriam is not a conventional travel guide, but rather a collection of personal memories and profound reflections that demonstrate an immeasurable passion and love for ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-21 14:11 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a notable turn of events, French President Emmanuel Macron has defended the acclaimed actor Gérard Depardieu, following a controversial television documentary. This stance, conflicting with the Culture Minister’s view and involving the Legion of Honor, underscores the complex relationship between politics, media and celebrity in ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-21 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In a resplendent tribute to a nobleman of the television world, the Municipality of Beirut proudly announces the inauguration of Jean-Claude Boulos Street. This historic event, honoring the television and advertising trailblazer Jean-Claude Boulos (1934-2012), is set to take place on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 1:00 PM in the Achrafieh, Sodeco ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-20 19:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
DiGen Art, the first digital art gallery in Lebanon, is set to open its doors on Thursday, December 28, at 5:00 PM. Located in Hamra, this pioneering establishment marks a significant milestone in the region's cultural landscape. DiGen Art gallery's first exhibition, spanning from January to March 2024, serves as a comprehensive introduction to ...
2023-12-20 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Wissam Charaf's movie, Dirty Difficult Dangerous, actress Clara Couturet has been nominated for the Female Newcomer Award at the 2024 César Awards. In this film, she stars alongside Ziad Jallad, Rifaat Tarabay and Darina Al-Joundi, with an original score by Zeid Hamdan. Scheduled for release in Lebanese cinemas on Thursday, January 11, 2024, ...
2023-12-20 10:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A year has already passed. Despite the turbulence stirring the region and contributing to a heavy atmosphere, Lebanon continues to demonstrate its determination to persevere, relying on various celebrations to combat fate and dispel fear and anxiety. From December 14, 2023 to January 13, 2024, Chaos Gallery, which was inaugurated at the beginning ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-19 20:11 - Reading : less than a minute
Under the direction of Noha Hatem, the Beirut Chants Festival will present a concert on Wednesday, December 20 at 6 PM at the Armenian Catholic Cathedral of Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator in downtown Beirut. Isabelle Issahakian will accompany the choir on the piano. Entrance is free, but reservations must be made at ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-19 17:54 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Composer Bechara el-Khoury, born in 1957, continues to astonish the Western music world. His creativity, effervescent inspiration and immense talent as an orchestrator have captivated Europe’s leading ensembles. Consequently, the National Orchestra of Lyon commissioned a concerto for horn and orchestra, which premiered at the Lyon Auditorium on ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-19 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On Monday, Russia escalated its crackdown on dissent, targeting Boris Akunin, a prominent writer and vocal critic of Moscow’s military operations in Ukraine. Akunin, who has been living in exile, has now been placed on Russia’s list of individuals identified as terrorists or extremists. This move is part of a broader pattern of repression that ...