2024-05-22 14:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Charles Aznavour was born on May 22, 1924. Deceased in 2018, he would have been a hundred years old today. In a survey conducted by CNN and Time magazine in 1998, Aznavour was designated the most popular variety singer of the 20th century, ahead of Bob Dylan (Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016), Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. This is ...
David Sahyoun 2024-05-22 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Every-week-we-invite-you-to-explore-a-striking-quote-from-a-great-psychoanalyst-to-reveal-its-1.mp3"][/audio] Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often ...
2024-05-21 20:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Iconic 1990s American actress Demi Moore, mostly known for Ghost and Striptease, is starring for the first time in a feature film at the Cannes Film Festival. The Substance is a feminist horror film by French director Coralie Fargeat, it was presented in competition on Sunday, May 19. Speaking about her character in The Substance at the Cannes ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-21 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Despite the challenges posed by the security situation, Beit Tabaris has successfully maintained coherent musical activity, consistently supporting young Lebanese musicians through masterclasses and concerts. The violin masterclass was conducted remotely. Unable to come to Lebanon due to a canceled flight, Arnaud Nuvolone, the first violinist of ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-21 14:03 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The USJ Choir presents an exceptional concert dedicated to the sacred music of Francis Poulenc, featuring soprano Yara Kasti and the Jeunesses musicales du Liban Orchestra. The Choir of Saint-Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut invites you to an exceptional musical event celebrating the sacred music of Francis Poulenc, one of the most ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-21 10:34 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As with every season, the Carré d’artistes gallery is launching its new exhibition. This year, with “summer arriving so soon,” Stardust Summer Reverie will be held from June 1 to August 31, 2024, at the Carré d’artistes gallery in downtown Beirut. Carré d’artistes is the leading art network in the world, with more than 30 ...
2024-05-20 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Kevin Costner’s passion project, Horizon, an American Saga, which he began writing in 1988, finally premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Kevin Costner, celebrated for his contributions to the Western genre, has embarked on a bold venture with his self-funded epic, Horizon, an American Saga. Despite his immense success with Westerns such as ...
2024-05-20 13:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Kiera Knightley will be starring in The Woman in Cabin 10, directed by Simon Stone and based on the psychological thriller novel written by Ruth Ware. Netflix disclosed on May 15 that Keira Knightley, a distinguished English actress famed for her performances in both high-budget blockbusters and independent films, will feature in the ...
2024-05-20 09:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In her lecture on May 15, 2024 at the Rebirth Beirut Gallery in Gemmayzeh, Aïda Cherfan payed tribute to artist Hussein Madi. In collaboration with the H. Madi Foundation, she is also exhibiting his works through his different artistic periods until May 28, 2024. The public will thus be able to rediscover the brilliant career of this ...
2024-05-19 19:11 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Cannes Film Festival is a breathtaking celebration of cinematic art and cultural innovation, bringing together bold projects and the biggest stars in global cinema. This year's festival captivates audiences and critics, and leaves an indelible mark on the world of film. The festival distiguishes itself as a premier event for its celebration ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-19 13:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Pianist and conductor Bassam Challita presents Fantasy of a Pianist, an exceptional concert to be held at the Casino du Liban on June 15, 2024, at 8:30 PM. The talented pianist and conductor Bassam Challita invites you to a unique and moving musical journey with his concert Fantasy of a Pianist. Under the visual and artistic direction of Joseph ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-18 22:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The French director presents an unclassifiable film at Cannes, blending thriller, musical comedy, and transgender themes, starring Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña. A bold and surprising work. Jacques Audiard, the French filmmaker awarded the Palme d’Or in 2015 for Dheepan, returns to the Croisette with Emilia Pérez, a film in competition that ...