Events

‘On Earth as it is in Heaven: Icons from Jerusalem’
Exhibition ‘On Earth as it is in Heaven’, showcases a collection of Levantine and Jerusalemite icons, paintings, and souvenirs.

Icons: Between the incarnation and living tradition by Father Antoine Chouity
A special session with Fr. Antoine Chouity on Byzantine icons, exploring their meaning as a window into the mystery of the Incarnation and as a tool for prayer and contemplation.

Two Holy Land Souvenir Icons in focus: 1865 & 1887 by Mahmoud Zibawi
A lecture by researcher Mahmoud Zibawi, who will present a careful study of two dated icons of the ‘Holy Land Souvenir’ type.

'Lyd' by Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland
'Lyd' blends documentary and animation to reimagine an alternate history of the Palestinian city once known as the home of Saint George.

‘Souvenir of the Holy Land Icons’ by Mahmoud Zibawi
This lecture with researcher Dr. Mahmoud Zibawi explores the origins of this tradition and its roots in the literary heritage of the Church, in relation to the concept of pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Revealing The Sacred: The Story of The Jerusalem’ Icons by Mahmoud Zibawi
Traditional icons belonging to the local school known as the “Jerusalem School” and large-scale paintings depicting various themes in a style known as “Souvenir of the Holy Land”.

Child's Play by Tania Saleh
As a creative alternative to the traditional music CD, Tania Saleh has crafted a lively and educational book that intertwines music, language, and art. The book features Arabic song lyrics alongside English and French translations, accompanied by charming illustrations for children to colour.

Resurgent Nahda: The Arab Exhibitions in Mandate Jerusalem
A 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) by Nadi Abusaada, which explores the cultural and political significance of two major Arab exhibitions held in Jerusalem in 1933 and 1934.

Hamra Street by Antoine Kabbabe
After completing his book The Last Scene, Antoine Kabbabe created a 63-minute documentary about Hamra Street, drawing on his personal memories and archive to capture the essence of Lebanon’s golden era.

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.
Five short films that capture the voices of suffering, resilience, and hope.

Heroic Bodies by Sara Suliman
Director Sara Suleiman captures the profiles of pioneering women who have played a significant role in Sudan's modern history.

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.

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. A rich tapestry of voices tell the story of this remarkable region and reveal the enduring solidarity that binds its diverse people.

GAZA
This is not an ordinary art exhibition, nor is it a solidarity event for Gaza, nor a protest outside embassies, foreign ministries, presidential offices, or city squares. It is a very humble attempt to preserve our humanity and affirm our resilience. It is a testament that we are alive, capable of reclaiming our role in preserving the remnants of life. Truly alive through action, striving to stop the genocide; this is a testament of action rather than mere prayer.

The Actor’s Presence with Hala Omran
The "Presence" on stage is a kind of magic that the actor creates by developing his techniques: voice, body, rhythm and energy

Anatomical Structure of the Character with Cyrine Ghannoun
This training workshop provides artists with a unique opportunity to deeply explore the relationship between their own bodies and the characters they embody on stage.

“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".
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
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.


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?