Fabienne Touma, 05/02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Cinema Festival France Lebanon Beirut
The 47th edition of the festival, inaugurated on Friday, January 31, at the Maison de la Culture in Clermont-Ferrand, puts the spotlight on Lebanon. During the opening ceremony, two Lebanese short films, Warsha by Dania Bdeir and Waves ’98 by Ely Dagher, were screened among other selections. The festival’s “Focus Lebanon” segment offers a ...
This is Beirut, 04/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cinema Culture France Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival announced Tuesday that Juliette Binoche, one of France's best-known actresses, will preside over its 78th edition, scheduled to take place in May. The 60-year-old star, known for The English Patient and Certified Copy, will succeed Barbie director Greta Gerwig, who served as jury president last year. Gerwig, the first ...
This is Beirut, 27/01 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon France Israel Ceasefire south Lebanon
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announced in a press release on Monday that France, in collaboration with its international partners, is continuing its efforts to enforce the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. The deadline for Israel’s complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon has been extended to February 18. France has urged ...
This is Beirut, 26/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Since the age of 6, Olivier Derivière has never left the world of video games, a passion that has led him to become one of the most prominent composers of video game music. At 46, this French musician works tirelessly, game controller in hand and sheet music in front of him, to provide players with a unique sonic experience. Scheduled for release ...
This is Beirut, 24/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Oscars Film Cinema France Culture Hollywood
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 ...
Alain E. Andrea, 23/01 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In 1928, at a time when the artistic world was in full effervescence and musical experimentation was at its peak, Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) composed his Boléro (M.81), a work that would quickly become one of the most famous pieces of Western 20th-century art music. Commissioned by the Russian dancer Ida Rubinstein for a ballet, the piece ...
Alain E. Andrea, 22/01 21:26 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
A patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was declared in remission after undergoing an allogeneic bone marrow transplant in 2020, according to a press release from the Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Marseille (AP-HM), published on Friday, January 17. This case represents the first success of its kind in France and the eighth ...
This is Beirut, 22/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Show FashionWeek Paris France
Designer Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton inaugurated Paris Men's Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with a show at the Louvre, which was much more subdued than usual and confirms the end of streetwear's dominance. A fifth collection titled Remembering the Future, created in collaboration with his friend Nigo, Kenzo's artistic director, was ...
This is Beirut, 21/01 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France Bashar al-Assad Syria prosecution
Two French investigating magistrates have issued an arrest warrant against ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for suspected complicity in war crimes, the second such move by France's judicial authorities, a source said on Tuesday. Assad, who was ousted late last year in a lightning offensive by Islamist forces, is held responsible in the ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 19/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion France Paris Art Heritage Trend
This iconic accessory has transcended eras, establishing itself as a cornerstone of timeless style. Once associated with artistic and intellectual circles, the beret now reinvents itself to captivate a contemporary generation of fashion enthusiasts. From bold hues to sustainable materials, the beret balances tradition with innovation. A Legacy ...
This is Beirut, 19/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion Paris Art Culture France
Always shaken by the reshuffling of creative directors, Men’s Fashion Week returns to Paris from January 21 to 26. The schedule includes 37 shows, 30 presentations, and the highly anticipated comeback of Jacquemus after a five-year absence. Following Florence and Milan, the spotlight shifts to Paris with a slightly lighter lineup than last ...
This is Beirut, 17/01 22:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
France Emmanuel Macron Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beirut on Friday. He was welcomed off the plane by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, with whom he held talks. According to the Elysée, the purpose of the trip was to “help” President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam. Its aim is to consolidate Lebanon's sovereignty, ensure ...