This Is Beirut 2024-05-18 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In April in Boston and in May in Monaco, the Takreem Foundation honored exceptional personalities from the Arab world through a series of events highlighting their remarkable achievements, philanthropic commitment, and positive impact. In Boston in April 2024, the annual Takreem America weekend brought together over 500 participants to celebrate ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-18 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cannes Film Festival becomes a star-studded affair as Hollywood icons and emerging talents showcase their latest cinematic masterpieces, captivating audiences with their passion and artistry. Cannes Film Festival has long been a beacon for the global film industry, attracting the crème de la crème of Hollywood. This year, the festival is ablaze ...
2024-05-18 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The exhibition Liminal Objects: Contemporary Critical Fashion at La Maison du Danemark in Paris, running from March 22 until May 19, presents an intriguing exploration into the evolving landscape of Nordic design. This event showcases a new generation of designers and artists who critically engage with the way materials, functions, bodies and ...
2024-05-17 21:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Friday, May 17, the Festival de Cannes delivered an exceptional experience, overflowing with emotional and cinematic discoveries, leaving an indelible mark on all attendees. From dawn, the vibrant Croisette welcomed filmmakers, actors and cinephiles. They gathered to celebrate the cinematic arts in all their glory. In the official ...
Zeina Nader 2024-05-17 18:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
On May 15, 2024, at the Basil Soda fashion house in Horsh Tabet, a new era dawned in the world of fashion. Ten years after the untimely death of his father, and under the steadfast leadership of his mother, Denise, young Jad Soda proudly unveiled the new Spring/Summer 2025 haute couture collection. Fashion personalities, press members and loyal ...
2024-05-17 13:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Helena Noguerra, renowned for her insatiable literary appetite, is currently portraying Frida Kahlo at La Scala Paris until June 23, 2024. This transition from private reading to public performance signifies a pivotal shift in her career, wherein she aims to impart her deep love for literature to a broader audience. From her early years, Helena ...
2024-05-16 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/On-May-16-2024-the-third-day-at-the-Cannes-Film-Festival-was-filled-with-emotional-highs-and.mp3"][/audio] On May 16, 2024, the third day at the Cannes Film Festival was filled with emotional highs and cinematic discoveries, punctuated by standout ...
2024-05-16 18:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Since the release of his first feature film, Terminator, in 1984, James Cameron has emerged as a distinctive talent, revolutionizing the cinematic status quo for decades to follow. The exhibition, The Art of James Cameron, running from April 4, 2024, to January 5, 2025, at La Cinémathèque in Paris, illustrates how the key themes and ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-16 14:21 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jounieh is set to host an exceptional event that promises to enchant music and theater lovers alike. On June 7 and 8, the Ambassadors Hall at Casino du Liban will resonate with Mourir sur Scène, a theatrical production paying tribute to Dalida, the timeless icon of French, English and Arabic music. Under the direction of Roy El Khouri, Mourir ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-05-16 12:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Beiteddine Festival has officially canceled its 2024 edition, while the Baalbeck Festival, although anticipated, has not yet made a definitive decision. The Lebanese cultural scene is in turmoil: the prestigious Beiteddine Festival has officially announced the cancellation of its 2024 edition. At the same time, the Baalbeck International ...
Sophia Novalis 2024-05-16 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Seine, the river that winds through the heart of Paris, has been the silent witness of the tumultuous history of the city for millennia. Beyond its roles as a navigable waterway, a boundary and a source of artistic inspiration, the Seine is also an unexpected repository of historical treasures, revealing fragments of Parisian daily life, from ...
2024-05-15 20:01 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On May 15, the Cannes Film Festival continues to captivate global audiences with a dazzling array of premieres, panels and red carpet events that highlight the diversity and artistry of contemporary cinema. Today, the festival buzzed with activity under a clear, sunlit sky as filmmakers, actors and cinephiles gathered to celebrate film ...