Béatrice Moreau 2024-11-30 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Silvia Pinal, one of the greatest figures of Mexican cinema, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 93, as announced by the Mexican government. An icon of the golden age of cinema from the 1940s to the 1960s, she leaves behind an exceptional career marked by remarkable versatility and an influence that transcends generations. Born on ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-30 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
Fabienne Touma 2024-11-30 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
NFT Malta Artist Lebanon Prize
Previously a jury member for the competition, Ralph Khoury decided this year to participate as a contestant. Unfortunately, administrative complications regarding his visa prevented him from traveling to Malta for the event. Undeterred, he came up with an original solution to still be present at the ceremony. “Last year, I was a jury member," he ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-29 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The announcement made on Thursday, November 28, is a noteworthy step in raising awareness about HIV stigma, with activist Nomonde Ngema set to take over Charlize Theron’s Instagram to highlight the challenges faced by people living with HIV, particularly in South Africa. This collaboration highlights the ongoing challenges faced by people living ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-29 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
Marie-Christine Tayah 2024-11-29 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
music culture reading Marseille Lebanon
More than 800 attendees gathered at La Criée for an extraordinary evening of art and storytelling. The event combined the power of Khalil Gibran’s The Prophet with the evocative visuals of Zeina Abirached, whose black-and-white illustrations were projected on stage. The performance was enriched by the soulful voice of Tania Saleh and the ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-11-28 19:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Baalbeck Lebanon France Music Art
Some souls pass through this world like a shooting star, leaving behind a light that never fades. They are born in silence and return to the original silence. On tiptoe, it is said. Henri Goraïeb (1935-2021) was one of them. A concert pianist — and, oh, what a virtuoso — he was one of those candles that burned stoically despite the contrary ...
David Sahyoun 2024-11-28 17:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
War Psychoanalysis Couple Lebanon
Testimony "Once, our apartment at Galerie Semaan was a peaceful haven. Now, it feels like a real pressure cooker. The atmosphere in our home has completely changed. My husband yells over the smallest things. I do too, actually. Yesterday, we argued simply because the kids were making too much noise while playing— as if noise could still bother ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-28 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ireland, home to Sally Rooney's novels and Paul Mescal’s cinematic achievements, is experiencing a remarkable cultural and creative revival. Recent weeks have spotlighted Sally Rooney’s fourth novel Intermezzo, Fontaines DC’s Grammy nomination, and Paul Mescal’s prominent role in Gladiator II trailers. "We're having a cultural moment, and ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-27 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Grammy-and Pulitzer-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has long made music that sheds light on America's untold stories, and her latest project brings to the fore marginalized groups that built its railroad. The ambitious, multi-year American Railroad project tells the story of the transcontinental grid's construction through the lens of ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-27 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Laboratory History Culture Paris
Marie Curie's laboratory, located in the Curie Pavilion at the Institut Curie in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, "will be protected as a historic monument," announced the Ministry of Culture on Tuesday. This decision follows months of debates between advocates of scientific heritage and supporters of the modernization project led by the Institut ...
This is Beirut 2024-11-27 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
British rock icon Rod Stewart is set to return to Glastonbury, taking on the prestigious Sunday afternoon legends slot at the 2025 festival. The announcement, made by organisers on Tuesday, marks a significant moment for the 79-year-old star, who last performed at the legendary festival over two decades ago in 2002. Stewart expressed his ...