18th CABRIOLET FILM FESTIVAL | “DREAMS”
The Italian Cultural Institute of Beirut is pleased to take part in the 18th edition of the Cabriolet Film Festival, one of the most anticipated and appreciated cultural events in Lebanon, reaffirming its commitment to promoting quality Italian cinema. In line with this year’s theme, “Dreams”, the three selected Italian short films will take audiences […]
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“TWENTYSIX” | CABRIOLET FILM FESTIVAL
Twentysix is a short film about a young man who discovers a new way to read and relate to the world, a personal perspective on life. Biography: Alessandro Spallino is an Italian director and filmmaker working in independent cinema and short film production. His work is mainly focused on experimental and auteur-driven audiovisual projects. One of […]
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“HOLD ON” | CABRIOLET FILM FESTIVAL
When Eugenio, an office worker frustrated by a Wi-Fi connectivity issue, contacts his telephone company’s customer service, he finds himself trapped in a surreal odyssey of endless hold music and infinite transfers between departments, turning a simple request for assistance into a struggle against absurdity. Biography: David Barbieri is an Italian filmmaker working in the […]
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“SKOLIONATI” | CABRIOLET FILM FESTIVAL
The film depicts three attempts to correct the protagonist’s scoliosis. The first uses an ancient medieval torture device, the second involves wearing angel wings in an attempt to fly, and the third, more extreme, consists of throwing herself under a car to straighten her back. The entire process is accompanied by a mentor who provides […]
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CONCERT “CASTA DIVA AND MEDITERRANEAN MOONLIGHT”
On the occasion of the 32nd edition of the Festa della Musica, this year marked in Italy by the theme “The Voice of Places”, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Beirut is organizing a concert featuring opera arias and other Italian vocal works, performed by soprano Nadine Nassar, accompanied on the piano by Maestro Olga […]
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SCREENING OF THE FILM “PRIMAVERA” | 2nd BYBLOS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026
The Italian Cultural Institute participates in the 2nd edition of the Byblos International Film Festival with the film Primavera by Damiano Michieletto. The Byblos International Film Festival (BIFF) was founded by professionals from the fields of cinema, tourism, and culture with the aim of establishing Byblos as a leading destination for cinema and creativity. Set […]
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EXHIBITION “CITTÀ IN SCENA. URBAN REGENERATION: THE ITALIAN WAY TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE”
The Embassy of Italy to Beirut and the Italian Cultural Institute in Beirut, in collaboration with the NDU-Notre Dame Unversity of Louaize, Faculty of Architecture, present the traveling exhibition Città in Scena. Urban Regeneration: the Italian way to a sustainable future. The project is promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and created […]
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SCREENING OF THE FILM “LA GRAZIA” | 30th EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL OF BEIRUT
The Italian Cultural Institute participates in the 30th European Film Festival in Beirut with the film La Grazia by Paolo Sorrentino. Presented as the opening film of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (2025), it received an excellent response from both critics and audiences. Among its most significant recognitions are the Volpi Cup for Best […]
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