This is Beirut, 2024-12-16 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The 35th Carthage Film Festival (JCC), one of Africa and the Arab world’s most iconic cinematic events, officially began in Tunis on December 14, 2024. This year’s program offers a diverse lineup of over 200 films, reflecting themes of social justice, cultural resilience, and artistic expression. The festival opened with two standout films at ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 2024-12-16 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
After eight years of speculation, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has finally arrived. Following Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), The Edge of Reason (2004) and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), the upcoming film adapts Helen Fielding’s bestselling novel of the same name. This chapter takes a dramatic turn: Bridget is a widowed single mother navigating ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-16 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a unique tribute to New York’s rich transit history, vintage subway cars from the 1930s have returned for a limited time. These R1-9 railcars invite passengers to experience the past firsthand, blending nostalgia with New York’s timeless energy. Nearly a century after the New York subway introduced its iconic R1-9 fleet, the agency has ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-15 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Culture Art Fashion Red Lipstick Style
More than a cosmetic, red lipstick is a story of empowerment, growth and everlasting style. Its voyage spans thousands of years, deeply rooted in old traditions, and evolves into a universal icon of femininity and power. A Step Back in Time Red lipstick has an amazing past, evolving from ancient beauty practices into a universal symbol of ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 2024-12-15 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Culture MissFrance Contest Art
With an all-female jury and a presidency led by Sylvie Vartan, who succeeded Sylvie Tellier, the 2024 edition of Miss France broke boundaries and embraced a distinctly feminist tone. The evening celebrated diversity and the evolution of beauty standards by awarding the crown to Angélique Angarni-Filopon, Miss Martinique 2024, the first-ever ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-14 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Culture Cinema Art RedSea Festival Film
The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival’s grand finale featured the awards ceremony and a gala screening of Johnny Depp’s directorial Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, a captivating Red Sea Film Financing project. Celebrating global icons and the spirit of cinema Viola Davis and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, both ...
Fabienne Touma, 2024-12-14 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Paris Culture Art Exhibition Lebanon Paris
Originally unveiled in 2017 at the Lebanese Pavilion of the Venice Biennale, ŠamaŠ (pronounced Shamash) seamlessly combines visual art and music. For the first time in France, visitors can experience this extraordinary piece at the IMA in Paris until April 6. Deeply symbolic, the project stems from Zad Moultaka’s profound reflection on ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-14 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
King of improvisation, Martial Solal left an indelible mark on the history of jazz as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He passed away on December 12 at the age of 97. This prodigious musician, composer, arranger, and conductor made his name on the international stage, challenging the American giants of music. Born in Algiers in ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-12 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins almost passed on the opportunity to direct Disney's latest blockbuster, Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the iconic 1994 animated film. Initially hesitant, Jenkins changed his mind after his agents urged him to read the script. Upon doing so, he recognized that the film contained many of the themes that had ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Culture Art Cinema Festival Jeddah RedSea
The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) opened on December 5, 2024, in the heart of Jeddah's UNESCO-listed Al-Balad district. Running until December 14, the festival features the Kingdom's growing presence in the global film industry while praising the variety of international cinema. Built around The New Home of Film ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Taylor Swift performed the final show of her record-shattering phenomenon, The Eras Tour, in Vancouver, on Sunday, cementing its status as the highest-grossing musical tour in history. Spanning continents and captivating millions, The Eras Tour became a global cultural phenomenon. The Journey of the Record-Breaking Tour The globe-spanning ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Far from the hustle and chaos of Ivory Coast’s largest city, the tropical climate, sea air, and rich history of Grand-Bassam have made this sleepy, UNESCO-listed town a magnet for artists seeking inspiration and tranquility. Ibrahim Ketoure, an artist in his 30s, has opened his studio and gallery to fellow creatives, many of whom, like him, ...