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Beirut Art Film Festival Keeping Lebanon Cinematically 'United in Heritage'

This is Beirut, 28/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The Beirut Art Film Festival (BAFF) unveils its United in Heritage initiative, a six-month cultural program designed to unite Lebanese citizens around their shared heritage. The program features monthly screenings in 12 cities, simultaneously bringing communities together to rediscover Lebanon’s cultural treasures. Following each screening, a ...

Timothée Chalamet Steps into Bob Dylan’s Shoes

This is Beirut, 24/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hollywood's prodigy, Timothée Chalamet, embodies the iconic folk artist Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, a biopic that earned eight Oscar nominations. Directed by James Mangold, known for Walk the Line and Le Mans 66, the film focuses on Dylan's early years in 1960s New York, a time when he carried a guitar on his back and shared ...

'Emilia Pérez': French Cinema Renaissance at 2025 Oscars Nominations

This is Beirut, 24/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The 2025 Oscars are marked by a strong presence of French cinema, with several films in contention in top categories. Among them, Emilia Perez by Jacques Audiard has set a record with 13 nominations, a rare feat for a non-English language film. This musical drama on gender transition has been praised for its cosmopolitan dimension, with sets ...

Georges Khabbaz Starring in Berlinale-Nominated Film 'Yunan'

Marie-Christine Tayah, 23/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The film Yunan, written directed by Amir Fakhr el-Din and starring Georges Khabbaz and Hanna Schygulla, will compete in the official selection at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). This prestigious competition positions Yunan for the coveted Golden Bear award alongside globally acclaimed films. As one of the world’s top ...

Bertrand Blier: The Legacy of a Bold, Unapologetic Filmmaker

Madeleine Cadoux, 22/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Bertrand Blier, a trailblazing filmmaker and master of dark humor, has passed away in Paris at the age of 85. Renowned for cult classics like Les Valseuses and Too Beautiful for You, he leaves an indelible mark on cinema with his sharp dialogues and provocative style. Let’s revisit the career of a director who redefined French filmmaking. The ...

Italian Film Festival in Lebanon at Metropolis Cinema

This is Beirut, 21/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Italian Embassy in Lebanon and the Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with Metropolis Art Cinema, proudly announce the first edition of the Italian Film Festival. This one-of-a-kind event will take place in Beirut, at the newly reopened Metropolis Cinema in Mar Mikhael, from January 24 to February 2, 2025. It highlights contemporary ...

Jude Law to Step Into Vladimir Putin’s Shoes

Madeleine Cadoux, 20/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Jude Law, renowned for his versatility and commanding screen presence, is set to embody Vladimir Putin in The Mage of the Kremlin, Olivier Assayas’ adaptation of Giuliano da Empoli's award-winning geopolitical novel. Known for roles that span kings, detectives and romantics, Law now faces the challenge of portraying one of the most enigmatic ...

'Mufasa' Roars Back to the Top of the Box Office

This is Beirut, 20/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King reclaimed the top spot at the North American box office over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend after slipping to second place the week before, analysts reported on Sunday. The animated feature earned an estimated $15.5 million over the four-day period from Friday to Monday, according to industry tracker ...

Farewell to David Lynch, Visionary Creator of Dark Dreams

Madeleine Cadoux, 17/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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David Lynch, celebrated for his deeply imaginative and often disturbing cinematic style, passed away at the age of 78. Known for masterpieces like Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, Lynch's work explored the dark underbelly of human existence and the American dream. In a statement shared by his family on his official Facebook page, they announced, ...

'Conclave' and 'Emilia Perez' dominate unpredictable BAFTA race

This is Beirut, 16/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Conclave and Emilia Perez on Wednesday led the shortlist of films unveiled vying for recognition at Britain’s BAFTA awards, as the race for Oscars glory gathers pace. Conclave, a fictionalized account of high-stakes horse-trading in the Vatican after the death of a pope, earned 12 nominations, while the surreal narco-thriller musical Emilia ...

Cannes Film Festival: German Iris Knobloch Reelected as President

This is Beirut, 15/01 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Cannes Film Festival has extended Iris Knobloch’s presidency for another three-year term, organizers announced on Wednesday. After succeeding Pierre Lescure in 2022, Iris Knobloch was unanimously reelected for a new term that will run until June 30, 2028, according to a statement from the French Association of the International Film ...

Marjane Satrapi Rejects French Honor over Iranian Hypocrisy

This is Beirut, 15/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film Persepolis, has refused the French Legion of Honor over the country’s "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Iran. In a letter to France's culture minister posted on social media on Monday, Satrapi said she would not accept the top state award at a ceremony ...

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