Events
Raseef Beirut by Farah El Hashem
'Raseef Beirut' is a heartfelt homage to the late journalist Issam Abdallah, whose tragic death in an Israeli air raid on October 13, 2023, shattered the lives of those who were close to him.
“Ma Endi Mina” by Ahmad Kaabour
Join us at Dar El-Nimer, in partnership with Nadi Lekol Nas, for the debut of Ahmed Kaabour's newest album, "Ma Endi Mina".
Jenin, Unscorched Earth by Shatha Hanaysha
Photographs from Shatha Hanaysha’s journalistic work, capturing the aftermath of the Israeli incursions between 2022 and 2024 in Jenin city and the Palestinian refugee camps in the northern West Bank, precisely Jenin Camp as well as Tulkarm Camp and Nour Shams Camp.
Palestinian Whisperings
A storytelling session highlighting the diverse narratives and experiences of different generations of Palestinian theatre artists residing in Lebanon.
Writing with Spectres of Erasure
A dialogue between Adania Shilbi and Zeina Halabi, which is part of a series of lectures, workshops and seminars entitled The Present Past: Writing Across Generations.
Gaza Surf Club by Philip Gnadt and Mickey Yamine
As international news outlets, world leaders, and major social media platforms are engaging in censorship and distorting the narrative, all while perpetuating the dehumanization of Palestinians and their enduring suffering, we extend our channels in support of "Palestine Cinema Days" Festival, forcibly canceled.
On the somber anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, observed on November 2nd, and in an effort to amplify Palestinian voices, we are screening "Gaza Surf Club" directed by Philip Gnadt and Mickey Yamine.
The Singing Sheikh by Heiny Srour
“The Singing Sheikh” by Heini Srour, which highlights the life and creativity of the great artist Sheikh Imam.
The film screening will be followed by a meeting between the director and artist Ahmad Kaabour to talk about her cinematic experience, specifically about the subject of the film.
Masafer Yatta: Forced From Home
In May 2022, the Israeli Supreme Court made a significant ruling regarding the residents of the Masafer Yatta area, deeming them non-permanent and thereby legitimizing the forced displacement measures imposed by the Israeli army.
Beyrouth Livres Festival Littéraire Francophone
An encounter and conversations with approximately twenty Lebanese and international authors who will sign and talk about their literary works.
Non-Political Hassles by Bernard Hage
Bernard Hage presents his ultimate list of non-political hassles that he gathered over the years. May these whiny drawings provide a lighthearted approach and a welcome distraction from the weighty and uncontrollable matters that loom large, offering the momentary escape.
Nothing by Riyad Nehme
Amidst the distressing realities faced by individuals in countries like Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and others, people have inadvertently transformed into clowns.
TALK | The Works of Tomb, An Encounter with the Human and Spiritual Selves
Joseph Honein will be discussing the symbolism and depth of colours of Maroun Tomb’s work in a cultural and creative context.
TALK | Biographical Journey of Maroun Tomb Between Palestine and Lebanon
Dr. Youssef El-Hage will analyze the biographical study of Maroun Tomb through his documentation work.
FILM SCREENING | On The Doorstep by Sahera Dirbas
On the Doorstep is a documentary that shows how three generations of Palestinians in America from the Bisharat family have maintained their emotional attachment to their home in West Jerusalem, taken over by Israelis in 1948.
CONFERENCE | Women and Art Institutions: Relations and Perspectives
What are they keys for an artistic career? How does our environment place women in the professional world?
FILM SCREENING | Jaffa, Mother of Stranger by Raed Duzdar
Constructed through oral histories, Jaffa tells the story of the city from the perspective of those who lived there before their expulsion in 1948.
TALK | Art in Palestine
Gallerist Saleh Barakat and artist Alfred Tarazi will discuss the panorama of modern Palestinian heritage in painting. Tarazi will also present and analyze his artistic works in connection with Palestine.
TALK | Art and Technologies
Art and culture are not immune to digital transformation. The health crisis has accelerated this phenomenon. Digital technologies are transforming the production, exhibition and dissemination of art.
GUIDED TOUR | With Fadia Tomb El-Hage
Join Fadia Tomb El-Hage, daughter of Maroun Tomb for a guided tour to explore the exhibition ‘Meshwar, from Palestine to Lebanon | Dialogue Between Maroun and Fouad Tomb’. Fadia will walk you through the life and works of her father and the influence he had on her the works of her brother, Fouad.
GUIDED TOUR | With Fouad Tomb and Agenda Cultural
In partnership with Agenda Culturel, Fouad Tomb, invites you on a guided tour to explore the works of Maroun Tomb through his paintings, sketches, photographs and archives.
Fouad Tomb is a painter, pedagogue and co-founder of the school 'Arts et Renaissance'. He is the eldest son of Maroun Tomb.
TALK | Music and Palestine
The subject of the contribution of Palestinian composers of scholarly music: historical and perceptual paths to the promotion of artistic heritage will be explored as well as the role music played in the life of Maroun Tomb, who was the primary supporter of the vocal careers of his three daughters.
Fadia Tomb El-Hage will analyze her own musical path and the influence her father had on her.
BEYOND THE WALLS SERIES- ENCOUNTER | Words from Collectors
Abraham Karabajakian, Richard Haykel and Zeina Raphael will discuss the challenges of building an art collection, the raising interest collectors are developing to build Lebanese art collections and to make them public for both collecting and educational purposes.
TALK | Artistic Itineraries of Fouad and Maroun Tomb
The audience will dive into the creative world of Fouad and his father Maroun Tomb through the book ‘Fouad Tomb: A Humanist Painter and a Committed Educator’.
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP | 'Flipbook' with Animation Youth Platform (YAP)
Young participants will take a quick tour of the exhibition with YAP’s Fadi Syriani.
During the workshop, they will then learn about animation and storytelling in order to create a flip-book inspired by the adventures of Dom Pedro II during this special afternoon at Dar El-Nimer.
FILM SCREENING | 'Where to?' by Georges Nasser
A family lives poorly in a village in the Lebanese mountain. One day the father abandons his family and leaves for Brazil, considered an Eldorado by a great number of his compatriots. Twenty years pass. The mother raised her children with great difficulty: the elder has a family and the younger one is getting ready to immigrate to Brazil. One day a ragged old man arrives to the village.
The screening is part of the public program of the exhibition ‘Alcântara: The Travels of Dom Pedro to the Arab World in 1871 & 1876’, in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil.
FILM SCREENING | 'Cedars in the Pines' by Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
The documentary, Cedars in the Pines, narrates the lives of Lebanese immigrants who have journeyed from Lebanon to North Carolina and labored here to build new homes, raise families and enrich the state with their culture and hard work. It tells of a legacy that is as much about great accomplishments as it rests in the quiet and unassuming. A singular doctor in a small mountain town or a car mechanic at a Piedmont crossroads become vital threads in the fabric of this state.
The documentary was produced by Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies, which is dedicated to research about the Lebanese expatriate and diaspora in the U.S. and the world.
The screening is part of the public program of the exhibition ‘Alcântara: The Travels of Dom Pedro to the Arab World in 1871 & 1876’, in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil.
56 min | 2011
English with no subtitles
FILM SCREENING | ‘Herbert Nassour, The People’s Doctor’ by Josh Sabey
This documentary tells the story of Dr. Herbert Nassour, a Lebanese-American surgeon who tried to provide quality healthcare to the racially and economically marginalized people of Texas, but his heavily discounted procedures threatened the economic foundation of the American Medical Association which tirelessly worked to shut him down.
The documentary is directed by Josh Sabey and produced by Moise A. Khayrallah, Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies, which is dedicated to research about the Lebanese expatriate and diaspora in the U.S. and the world.
The screening is part of the public program of the exhibition ‘Alcântara: The Travels of Dom Pedro to the Arab World in 1871 & 1876’, in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil.
37 mins | 2022
English with Arabic subtitles
ARCHIVES EVENING | Omar El-Zeenni
Dar El-Nimer for Arts and Culture, in partnership with Nadi Lekol Nas with the support of AFAC (Arab Fund for Arts and Culture), invites you for an evening with the archives of Omar El-Zeenni.
The evening will include a word by El-Zeenni family member Karim Samir El-Zeenni and a presentation by Nadi Lekol Nas. The event will conclude in the presence of Ahmad Kaabour and the launch of the book ‘The Forbidden Poems’.
FILM SCREENING | 'Ya Omri' (104 Wrinkles) by Hady Zaccak
Hady follows his grandmother Henriette as she ages and crosses the centenarian milestone to reach 104 years. He witnesses the transformation of her memory, her emigration from Lebanon to Brazil and the stories of love, children and suspended time. 104 Wrinkles is a journey about ageing, memory and life.
The screening is part of the public program of the exhibition ‘Alcântara: The Travels of Dom Pedro to the Arab World in 1871 & 1876’, in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil.
ENCOUNTER | '50 Years of Ghassan Kanafani and Lamis Najm' with Ibrahim Nasrallah
In memory of Ghassan Kanafani and a revival of his legacy among the activities of the 50 years since his martyrdom, along with his niece, Lamis Najm, Ghassan Kanafani Cultural Foundation invites you in partnership with Dar El-Nimer for Art and Culture for a special meeting with the great Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah.
Ghassan Kanafani (1936-1972) Palestinian journalist, novelist, short story writer and political activist was born in Acre, Palestine. In 1960, Ghassan settled in Beirut where he lived and worked. On July 8, 1972, he and his young niece, Lamis, were killed by Israeli agents in a car explosion in Beirut.
By the time of his untimely death, Ghassan had published eighteen books and written hundreds of articles on culture, politics, and the Palestinian people’s struggle. His artistic talent also included visual art. Ghassan was always creative, and it gave him peace of mind to work on his paintings, illustrations and sculptures.
His literary works have been re-published in several editions in Arabic and translated to 28 languages and published in 30 different countries.
Although Ghassan’s literary works were an expression of the Palestinian people and their cause, his literary talent gave his works a universal appeal.
Ghassan Kanafani Cultural Foundation (GKCF) was founded as a Lebanese NGO on July 8, 1974, on the second commemoration of the martyrdom of Ghassan Kanafani.
In addition to publishing Ghassan Kanafani’s literary works, the Foundation has established and runs six kindergartens for young children, two habilitation centre for children with disabilities, three libraries and art centre and three clubs, in Camps for Palestinian refugee in Lebanon
More than 1,400 children benefit yearly from GKCF’s projects. Around 11,500 children have so far graduated from the Foundation’s kindergartens.
Ibrahim Nasrallah, winner of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction ‘The Booker’ in 2018, was born in Amman to Palestinian parents who were uprooted from their land in the Nakba. He lived in the Wihdat camp for Palestinian refugees in Amman, Jordan. He began his working life as a teacher in Saudi Arabia, then worked in the fields of journalism and culture, and in 2006 he devoted himself to writing. He is considered as one of the most popular and influential Arab writers.
Nasrallah published 15 poetry collections and 22 novels, including his novelistic project "The Palestinian Comedy", which consists of 12 novels covering more than 250 years of modern Palestinian history, and the "Al-Shorafat" project, which consists of ten novels that reflect on the Arab situation from its various human, social and political aspects.
He won 10 awards, including the prestigious Sultan Al Owais Prize for Arabic Poetry in 1997; His novel "Wilds of Fever" was chosen by the British newspaper The Guardian as one of the ten most important novels written by Arabs or foreigners about the Arab world. In 2012, he received the Jerusalem Prize for Culture and Creativity, which is awarded for the first time in recognition of his literary works.
Ten critical books have been published about his literary experience, and his works have covered more than 60 PhD and MA theses in the world.
He volunteered to climb to the top of "Mount Kilimanjaro", 2014, accompanied by Palestinian children who lost their legs due to the occupation forces, and reached the summit. He wrote about this experience the novel "The Spirits of Kilimanjaro" 2015, which won the Katara Prize for Arabic Fiction in 2016.
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP | Alcântara with Youth Animation Platform (YAP)
In the framework of ‘Alcântara: The Travels of Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II to the Arab World’ exhibition at Dar El-Nimer, the Youth Animation Platform will carry out an animation workshop over two days, that will explore notions of travel, discovery, immigration whilst bridging two cultures inspired by Dom Pedro II’s travels in the region.
Participants will take an in-depth tour of the exhibition, listen to stories of Dom Pedro II’s travels, study the exhibited material and draw inspirations for their short-animated films.
Young talents are then invited to learn about animation as a craft and a tool to tell stories, and express oneself. Brainstorming, research and writing stories will be followed by sessions of team work to create all elements required to make short clips that will be part of the exhibition.
The workshop will take place on Friday the 7th of October (4 - 7 PM) and Saturday the 8th of October (10 AM - 1 PM).
Age: 11-14 | Limited places
For reservations: info@darelnimer.org