par Madeleine Cadoux, 05/08 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The picturesque town of Locarno, nestled on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region, is set to come alive as the Locarno Film Festival opens on Wednesday, august 7, with an ode to cinema’s finest. The 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, running until August 17, features an impressive selection of 225 ...
par This Is Beirut, 12/08 12:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The renowned Lebanese actor Samir Chamas passed away on August 11, 2024, at 81, leaving behind an unmatched artistic legacy. The Lebanese artistic community is mourning the loss of the esteemed actor Samir Chamas, who passed away at the age of 81. A towering figure in Lebanese cinema, television, theater, radio and voice acting, Samir Chamas ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 12/08 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese Film Festival in Canada continues to spotlight Lebanese cinema worldwide. It is now symbolized by a cedar tree planted in Lebanon on August 8, 2024. In the majestic Shouf Reserve, a cedar tree was planted in honor of the Lebanese Film Festival in Canada. This symbolic gesture celebrates a cinematic event that, for the past eight ...
par Carol Ziadé Ajami, 13/08 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A few days after being transferred to the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, the great actor, journalist, and author Samir Chamas passed away due to health complications. Hailing from Baalbek (Hermel) and belonging to the Chamas family, this versatile artist, born in 1942 and who passed away on August 11, 2024, was one of the last icons of the golden age of ...
par Madeleine Cadoux, 15/08 17:41 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Celebrated Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar will receive the significant Donostia award at the San Sebastian Film Festival on September 26, 2024. Pedro Almodóvar, the Oscar-winning Spanish filmmaker known for his vivid storytelling and bold visual style, will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian Film ...
par Marie-Christine Tayah, 17/08 14:13 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With a six-decade career, actress Gena Rowlands, who recently passed away at 94, earned several Oscar nominations and awards, leaving an indelible mark on the independent cinematic world of US classics. Gena Rowlands’ most famous movies were directed by her late Greek-American husband, John Cassavetes, whom she met at the American Academy of ...
par This Is Beirut, 18/08 09:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The death of Alain Delon at 88 marks the end of an era for French and international cinema. The announcement of Alain Delon’s death sent shockwaves through the film world. This iconic actor, who both captivated and divided audiences, passed away at the age of 88, surrounded by his three children at his home in Douchy. Alain Fabien, Anouchka, ...
par Madeleine Cadoux, 18/08 14:07 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Toxic by Saule Bliuvaite, a story of two teenagers seeking freedom, wins the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival. Toxic, a powerful debut feature by Lithuanian director Saule Bliuvaite, has claimed the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival. The 77th edition of the festival, which began on August 7, featured over 225 films, including ...
par This Is Beirut, 19/08 10:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Veteran actor John Aprea, remembered for his iconic role in The Godfather Part II and TV’s Full House, passed away at 83. John Aprea, a versatile actor whose career spanned over five decades, died of natural causes on August 5 in Los Angeles at the age of 83. Born on March 4, 1941, in Englewood, New Jersey, John Aprea made his Hollywood debut ...
par Madeleine Cadoux, 19/08 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Alain Delon, the eternal icon of French cinema, passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind an unforgettable filmography and a globally recognized cinematic legacy. Alain Delon, a legendary figure in French cinema, passed away this Sunday at the age of 88, marking the end of an era for the seventh art. His death was met with profound sadness by ...
par Madeleine Cadoux, 20/08 18:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Alain Delon, with his photogenic frame and confident presence, embodied the quintessential French allure for decades. Alain Delon’s style, both on and off the screen, was a potent mix of casual elegance and rugged masculinity, leaving an indelible mark on fashion and cinema. The legend of Delon began in the 1960s with the release of Plein ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 24/08 10:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will pay tribute to the late South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, star of the Oscar-winning film Parasite, by posthumously presenting him with the prestigious Korea Cinema Award and showcasing a selection of his most memorable works. Lee Sun-kyun, a beloved figure in South Korean cinema, passed away in ...
