This is Beirut, 25/11 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Iran Germany Cannes Oscars Film
After his hasty escape from Iran, his latest film will represent Germany at the Oscars: a symbolic escape for director Mohammad Rasoulof, both grateful and overwhelmed by having to reach this point to have his art recognized. The Seed of the Sacred Fig, his paranoid thriller shot clandestinely in Iran, has enchanted critics and won the Special ...
This is Beirut, 18/11 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A titan of the music industry, Jones produced iconic records for legends such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and countless others. Beyond music, he left an indelible mark on Hollywood, producing films like The Color Purple and earning Oscar nominations for his work on In Cold Blood and The Wiz. He passed away two weeks ago at the age of 91, ...
This is Beirut, 17/11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 2, 2025, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. O'Brien, an Emmy-winning comedian, will preside over the ceremony during a pivotal moment for the Oscars as they work to retain and grow their viewership. The most recent Oscars attracted nearly 20 million viewers, a much-needed ratings boost for the ...
This is Beirut, 06/11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Beirut Shorts International Film Festival has reached a significant milestone, becoming an Oscars Qualifying Film Festival—the first in Lebanon and one of the few in the Arab world. This recognition offers a unique opportunity for Lebanese and international filmmakers, as winning films in the categories of Best Live Action, Best Documentary, ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 28/10 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon recently celebrated with pride the announcement of the nomination of Arzé, a film by Mira Shaib, for the upcoming Oscars on March 3. Chosen by Lebanon’s Oscar preselection committee, this feature film will represent Lebanon in the Best Foreign Film category. The nomination of Arzé has been hailed on social media by the cast as a ...
This is Beirut, 18/10 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Despite Bollywood’s global popularity, the mammoth Hindi-language film industry has made barely a dent in the Academy Awards, with just 10 Indian Oscar wins since 1957. Kiran Rao hopes to change that with Lost Ladies, India’s official entry for Best International Film in 2025, which she says comes at a “special moment” for South Asian ...
09/10 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Clint Eastwood unveils the trailer of his 40th film Juror #2, which could be his last. At 94, the legendary American director returns with a gripping thriller that follows the story of a juror who discovers he is responsible for the murder he is supposed to judge. A moral dilemma ensues: should he protect his freedom or face the truth? Nicholas ...
Lyne Sammouri, 13/03 12:17 - Reading : less than a minute
It is as old as politics. The red pins worn by some artists at the Oscars gained momentum. What were they for? What is protest fashion?What are some examples that have taken place over the years?