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'Conclave' and 'The Brutalist' Triumph at the British Baftas

This is Beirut, 17/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The thriller papal Conclave and the monumental The Brutalist played a tight game on Sunday night at the Baftas, the British cinema awards, each winning four trophies, while Emilia Perez, embroiled in controversy, collected two, just fifteen days before the Oscars. Directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger, Conclave was crowned Best Film, while ...

The Boiler Suit: Effortless Style with a Timeless Edge

Marie-Christine Tayah, 16/02 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Fashion Design Art Culture

The boiler suit, also known as coveralls or jumpsuits, holds an effortless appeal that lies in its effortlessness. You simply zip it up, embellish it with a statement element and find the appropriate bag and shoes to adopt the perfect style. Roots and Origin Once a sign of utility, conventionally created from thick canvas or even denim, the ...

Tilda Swinton Receives Golden Bear, Celebrates Fearless Cinema Journey

Madeleine Cadoux, 16/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Actress Culture Cinema Festival TildaSwinton

British actress Tilda Swinton was awarded the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, celebrating her exceptional career and impact on global cinema. The award, presented during the festival's opening night, recognized her unique artistic contributions and fearless choices in portraying complex characters. During her ...

‘Beyrouth Forever,’ David Hury’s Relentless Crime Novel

Bélinda Ibrahim, 15/02 18:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Hezbollah Lebanon David Hury Book Beirut Culture

Published in January 2025 by Liana Levi, Beyrouth Forever marks an evolution in David Hury’s literary journey. Before this, he had already explored other genres, with historical novels like Mustapha s’en va-t-en guerre (2021) and Sans nouvelles depuis Drancy (2024), as well as Pentes douces (2017), an illustrated novel. In an interview with ...

The Olympic Spirit Shines at the 40th Victoires de la Musique

Madeleine Cadoux, 15/02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Music Awards Culture Art Ceremony Prizes

One of the biggest surprises of this anniversary edition was the Concert of the Year award, given to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies. Under the artistic direction of Thomas Jolly and the musical leadership of Victor Le Masne, these grandiose events became a vibrant showcase of French culture. "The Olympic ceremonies represent a ...

Kamel Daoud Accused by Algerian Woman of Story Theft

This is Beirut, 15/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Culture Writing Algeria France Paris

Franco-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud has been sued in France for invasion of privacy by Saâda Arbane, an Algerian woman who accuses him of stealing her story to form the core of his novel Houris, which won the prestigious Prix Goncourt last year. This lawsuit, also reported by the French media outlet Mediapart on Friday, has its first procedural ...

'Yesterday' by The Beatles, the Hit Born from a Mysterious Dream

Bélinda Ibrahim, 14/02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Beatles Song Story Culture

Some songs leave an everlasting mark on the history of music. Melodies that, from the very first notes, transport us to another world. “Yesterday,” an ageless masterpiece by The Beatles, is one of them. But did you know that this legendary ballad was born from a dream and almost never came to light? Let’s revisit the story of this mythical ...

Saudi Islamic Arts Biennale Blends Tradition with Modern Vision

This is Beirut, 14/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Saudi Arabia Biennale Art Culture Jeddah

Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artifacts are on display alongside contemporary art pieces, part of the kingdom's bid to transform its ultraconservative image. The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale, titled And All That Is In Between, features as its centerpiece segments of the kiswa, the black cloth ...

New York, Paris, Berlin to Celebrate Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Iconic Art

This is Beirut, 14/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

New York Paris Berlin Art Culture

New York, Paris, and Berlin are celebrating the anniversaries this year of iconic art installations that saw some of their most prominent landmarks wrapped in fabric by the late artists known as Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Forty years ago, the couple enfolded the Pont Neuf, one of Paris’s most beloved bridges, in a silky, sandstone-colored ...

Selim Mouzannar: A Visionary Jeweler Nominated for the GEM Award

This is Beirut, 13/02 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Fashion Culture Art jewelry

French-Lebanese jeweler Selim Mouzannar, known for his exceptional craftsmanship and deep historical expertise, is a nominee for the GEM Award for Jewelry Design. Drawing inspiration from Ottoman and art deco influences, his creations blend heritage and innovation, redefining contemporary jewelry with timeless elegance. Selim Mouzannar, a name ...

Shakira Kicks Off Her First World Tour in Seven Years

This is Beirut, 13/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Latin music icon Shakira kicked off her first world tour in seven years on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, performing songs from her latest album, Las mujeres ya no lloran (Women Don’t Cry Anymore), which recently earned her a Grammy Award. The Colombian singer, known for her eclectic style, set the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium on fire, ...

Deciphering the Ostrich Policy

David Sahyoun, 12/02 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Psychoanalysis Denial Culture Lebanon Politics

The expression “burying one’s head in the sand” describes a person who refrains from facing reality. While this phrase does not do justice to ostriches at all, in humans, it involves denial, an unconscious defense mechanism. It consists of refusing to acknowledge an unbearable reality, whether external or internal. We all use this mechanism ...

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