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Hamra on screen: Lebanon International Short Film Festival makes its Beirut debut

With the first Beirut edition of the Lebanon International Short Film Festival, Tiro Arts Association brings regional filmmakers, restored heritage cinemas, and independent voices back to the heart of Hamra.

By Rayanne Tawil
Lebanese cinema - Peony short film - Cannes World Film Festival 2025 - Lebanese filmmaker - Christine Tannous

Christine Tannous: The quiet strength behind Lebanon’s latest cinematic triumph in Cannes

Lebanese filmmaker Christine Tannous wins at Cannes 2025 for Peony, a powerful short film about healing, memory, and resilience.

By Jenna Geagea