Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-28 18:02 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Fifteen years after its first publication, the novel Brotherland by Georges Melhem is back in the spotlight, revamped and more relevant than ever. Through the poignant story of twins separated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the author issues a heartfelt call for empathy and reconciliation. Fate has a strange way of bringing people together. ...
2024-05-28 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At the Cannes Film Festival 2024, actresses defied conventions by adopting a masculine style, transforming the red carpet into a manifesto of power and emancipation. During the Cannes Film Festival, the red carpet became the stage for a bold and striking trend: feminized masculine fashion. Several actresses chose to defy conventions by ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-28 13:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A long-lost Caravaggio painting, once mistakenly undervalued, has been rediscovered and authenticated, causing a sensation in the art world and beyond. A painting by the Italian master Caravaggio, previously believed to be the work of an unknown artist, has been unveiled at Madrid’s Prado Museum. The canvas, entitled Ecce Homo, depicts ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-28 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Supported by the BERYT project and the Institut Français du Liban, Beirut Photo returns this year to Beirut from June 3 to 9, 2024, offering a dynamic and inclusive platform for both amateur and professional photographers. Beirut Photo festival expands its activities thanks to the Beirut Center for Photography (BCP) and SOURA, two ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-27 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The world lost a legendary figure in the entertainment industry with the passing of Richard Sherman at the age of 95. As one half of the renowned Sherman Brothers songwriting duo, Richard, along with his late brother Robert, created some of the most iconic and beloved songs in Disney’s history. Their music left an indelible mark on the world of ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-27 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni overshadowed Pope Francis with a humorous 30-minute monologue during the closing mass of the first World Day of Childhood at the Vatican. The closing mass of the first World Day of Childhood at the Vatican took an unexpected turn when Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni stole the spotlight from ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-05-27 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ah, Lebanon, that small country wedged between the sea and mountains, where the wildest dreams sometimes seem to come to life. The latest whim? The imminent arrival of Coldplay, no less, for a concert that already promises to be legendary... at least in the collective imagination! For those who have been living under a rock for the past 20 years, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Shou Ya Ashta is a 75-minute Lebanese dark comedy that addresses various aspects of gender-based violence against women and girls. The play premieres on May 30 at Le Monnot Theater at 8:30 PM. Written by Wafa'a Halawi and Riad Chirazi, Shou Ya Ashta is produced by Wafa'a Halawi and Michele Fenianos and stars Cynthya Karam, Wafa'a Halawi, Salma ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-26 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The 77th Cannes Film Festival concluded in style, celebrating diversity and commitment. From the Palme d’Or awarded to a film about a stripper to the special jury prize for an Iranian filmmaker in exile, here’s a look back at a memorable edition. The curtain fell on Saturday night on the 77th Cannes Film Festival, and the awards revealed a ...
Zeina Nader 2024-05-26 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lina Husseini's sculptural impressions return to amaze us in a new solo exhibition curated by Dr. Tony Karam at the Faculty of Architecture, Art, and Design of NDU Louaize, running until May 30. The self-taught sculptor and highly creative artist, whose works have been admired many times in Beirut and abroad since 2013, ...
2024-05-25 22:17 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival concluded spectacularly, revealing a rich and diverse lineup of winners, with Anora by Sean Baker clinching the prestigious Palme d'Or. Under the presidency of Greta Gerwig, the jury selected the Palme d'Or winner after a politically charged 77th edition marked by themes of ...
Juliana Breidy 2024-05-25 14:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the dynamic world of streetwear fashion, a rising star stands out for her audacity and originality: Sayed. This streetwear brand, created and founded by Stéphanie Sayed, a passionate Franco-Lebanese designer whose identity is intertwined with the intense blue of her creations, defies conventions by offering unisex pieces inspired by both the ...