par Marie-Christine Tayah, 10/01 15:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Rideau (Curtain) is a French adaptation by Walid Yaziji of a play originally written in Lebanese by Maria Douaihy and directed by Bruno Tabbal. The play will be performed at Le Monnot theater starting January 18. Bruno Tabbal and Maria Douaihy share their excitement about their project, Rideau, coming to life on stage. Bruno Tabbal begins ...
par This Is Beirut, 10/01 18:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
This year, the Beirut Art Film Festival (BAFF) presents a rich tapestry of cultural experiences across Lebanon. In its lineup are 16 films, each delving into diverse themes such as architecture, poetry, archaeology, heritage, music, crafts, cinema and photography. These films will be showcased in 38 sessions, alongside 10 roundtable discussions ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 30/01 13:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a case blending nostalgia with crime, the recent sentencing of Terry Martin, a 76-year-old man, marks a peculiar chapter in the history of American film memorabilia. This story intertwines the nostalgia of a beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz, with a criminal act that captivated the nation’s attention. The world of cinematic memorabilia was ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 03/02 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On the cusp of his 80th birthday, Michael Morpurgo, a towering figure in British children's literature, reflects on the cinematic adaptations of his work. Known globally for his millions of books sold, Morpurgo's narratives have often ventured onto the big screen, not always with the artistic success he hoped for. In a recent interview, he ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 19/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The upcoming BAFTA awards in London are set to be a star-studded event, highlighting the year’s best in cinema. Among the top contenders is Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s cinematic exploration of the creation of the atomic bomb, which has already achieved significant success and garnered over $1 billion at the box office. This film stands ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 16/03 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The SchizAwards, an innovative online ceremony organized by PositiveMinders, aims to challenge stereotypical portrayals of schizophrenia in cinema and promote a more accurate and empathetic understanding of the complex mental disorder during World Schizophrenia Days (March 16–23). Cinema, with its gripping narratives and complex characters, has ...
par Bélinda Ibrahim, 21/03 18:12 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Motherhood is a complex and powerful theme that has been explored in cinema for generations. These eight unforgettable performances showcase the depth, resilience, and unconditional love of mothers on screen. In Greta Gerwig's 2017 film Lady Bird, Laurie Metcalf delivers a tour-de-force performance as Marion, the mother of the titular character ...
par Bélinda Ibrahim, 24/04 20:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Born on May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, Clint Eastwood is a towering figure in cinema. As an actor, director, producer and composer, he has left an indelible mark on the history of film over a career spanning more than six decades. Now, at 93, he is set to take on a final challenge with his 40th feature film as a director, Juror #2, a legal ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 29/04 13:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As the Cannes Film Festival approaches, set to host its 77th competition for the Palme d’Or, the festival’s organizers revealed on Monday the makeup of its jury. Among the members is Lebanese director, actress and screenwriter Nadine Labaki. The Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 14 to 25 and will be chaired by American director ...
par Bélinda Ibrahim, 30/04 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gérard Depardieu, a sacred monster of French cinema, finds himself today in the midst of a storm, accused of sexual assault. A look back at the tumultuous trajectory of an extraordinary actor. Gérard Depardieu, a name that resonates like thunder in the French cinematic landscape, finds himself today at the heart of a scandal that shakes his ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 30/04 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Metropolis cinema, once bustling with a loyal audience, witnessed an ongoing renaissance in its programming over the years. Forced to close its doors in 2020 amidst social, political and economic upheaval, it is now poised to construct an innovative space in Beirut, directly facing the port. This new venue aims to unite institutions, artists, ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 04/05 13:52 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Nadine Labaki, an internationally renowned Lebanese director, screenwriter, and actress, embarks on a new adventure by serving on the official feature film jury at the world-famous Cannes Film Festival this year. Having already walked the Croisette as a director, a member of the Un certain regard jury, and having received the Jury Prize for her ...
