‘Resurgent Nahda: The Arab Exhibitions in Mandate Jerusalem’
This display of Mandate-era Palestinian and Lebanese artworks and crafts accompanies the book launch of Resurgent Nahda: The Arab Exhibitions in Mandate Jerusalem (Kaph Books, 2024), which explores the cultural and political significance of two major Arab exhibitions held in Jerusalem in 1933 and 1934.
‘Hamra Street’ by Antoine Kabbabe
Antoine Kabbabe He began filming a documentary about Hamra Street without any prior script. As he walked through the street, he revisited the beautiful days, recalling every corner, shop, restaurant, hall, and cinema—reviving the memories shared by his generation.
‘Knights of Cinema’ by Khadija Habashneh Abu Ali
Screening of three short Palestinian historical documentaries that address current events in Gaza and the Palestinian territories. The event will feature the participation of writer and filmmaker Khadija Habashneh Abu Ali.
‘Sudanese Film Night’ - 5 Short Films
Nadi Lekol Nas, in collaboration with the Médecins Sans Frontières Lebanon Regional Office, will be presenting a 'Sudanese Film Night' screening.
‘Heroic Bodies’ by Sara Suliman
The film tells the story of Sudanese women's struggle through a number of diverse testimonies and interviews, covering nearly ninety years of struggle.
‘Baba Ghannouj’ by Aliya Khalidi
Baba Ghannouj melds the fight a Palestinian family wages to hold onto its traditional culture with its need to celebrate love, joy and hope.
‘Wadi Al Taym’ by Ramzi S. Rassi
Supported by the Druze Heritage Foundation, filmmakers visited thirty-five towns in Wadi Al Taym, a valley connecting Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.
‘Arab Voices: Identities in Translation’
Arab Voices: Playwright Exchange and Play Development is a collaboration between leading arts professionals from Lebanon and New York City.
‘Gaza’ at the Institute for Palestine Studies
This exhibition features over forty artists from Gaza, as well as artists who have depicted Gaza in their works.
‘The Actor’s Presence’ with Hala Omran
A workshop Syrian actress and singer Hala Omran, part of The Beirut Summer School for Theater and Performance.
‘Anatomical Structure of the Character’ with Cyrine Ghannoun
Specializing in the anatomy of movement, a unique expertise highly beneficial for actors, dancers, and all performing artists, Cyrine brings a nuanced understanding to her craft.
‘Ma Endi Mina’ by Ahmad Kaabour
Album launch "Ma Endi Mina" will include live performances of select tracks from the album, special video showcases, and a Q&A .
‘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.
‘Jenin, Unscorched Earth’ by Shatha Hanaysha
The exhibition showcases photographs from Shatha Hanaysha’s journalistic work.
‘Palestinian Whisperings’ with FADA
This series is integral to FADA's archival efforts, where theatre professionals are welcomed to share their personal odysseys in Lebanon's theatrical realm.
‘Writing with Spectres of Erasure’ with Adania Shibli and Zeina Al-Halabi
An encounter that highlights the innovative narrative methods of female writers, artists, and researchers. Zeina Al-Halabi and Adania Shibli in dialogue about the storytelling structures to reclaim collective memory and reimagine historical narratives.
‘Gaza Surf Club’ by Philip Gnadt and Mickey Yamine
Trapped in “the world largest open prison” and ruled by war, a new generation is drawn to the beaches. Sick of occupation and political gridlock, they find their own personal freedom in the waves of the Mediterranean – they are the surfers of Gaza.
‘The Singing Sheikh’ by Heiny Srour
“The Singing Sheikh” by Heini Srour 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.
‘The Crossing’ by Ameen Nayfeh
Upon reaching the checkpoint, Shady, Maryam and Mohammed soon realized that merely possessing a permit might not always guarantee a smooth passage.
‘Non-Political Hassles’ by Bernard Hage
As part of the Institut Francais Liban’s second edition of ‘Beyrouth Livres’ Dar El-Nimer will be hosting The Art of Boo ’s (Bernard Hage) ‘Non-Political Hassles’ exhibition.