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8 Things All Cinema Lovers Should Do In Lebanon
Do you love the cinema and wish to immerse yourself in the world of film? There are many spots for movie lovers around town, curated especially for cinephiles. From their decor to their offerings, here are 8 things all cinema lovers in Lebanon should do.
1. Catch Metropolis screenings
If you’re looking for finely curated local and international independent film screenings, look no further than Metropolis. Every few weeks they have a new event, so keep an eye out on their Instagram page.
2. Get your hands on a vintage film poster at Al Furat
Commemorate your love of film with some of Al Furat’s coolest vintage posters.
3. Grab a drink at 16 mm bar
With movies being screened on the wall and decor dedicated to the art of movies, 16mm is the ideal place for all film lovers to grab a drink with friends and even enjoy a screening.
4. Cinema Balesh
With a collection of some of the region’s finest retro films, Cinema Balesh is organized by Rehla Magazine and plays a different film every week at Mansion in Zoukak el Blatt.
5. Get into heated debates over Nadine Labaki
Is she doing poverty porn? Is she a cinematic master? You need to have an opinion and hold it at all costs. Kill everyone on the other side.
6. Catch local theater productions at Al Madina Theater
Plays are the origin of many films, and there’s many local productions always around the corner.
7. Check out local film festivals
Throughout the year, many film festivals are held across the country. Keep an eye out for the Beirut International Film Festival, the Lebanese Film Festival, and the Lebanese Independent Film Festival.
8. Try to appear as an extra in one of Beirut’s many filming locations
If you pop into Badaro on a weekday, you can probably get yourself on the silver screen.
1. Catch Metropolis screenings
If you’re looking for finely curated local and international independent film screenings, look no further than Metropolis. Every few weeks they have a new event, so keep an eye out on their Instagram page.
2. Get your hands on a vintage film poster at Al Furat
Commemorate your love of film with some of Al Furat’s coolest vintage posters.
3. Grab a drink at 16 mm bar
With movies being screened on the wall and decor dedicated to the art of movies, 16mm is the ideal place for all film lovers to grab a drink with friends and even enjoy a screening.
4. Cinema Balesh
With a collection of some of the region’s finest retro films, Cinema Balesh is organized by Rehla Magazine and plays a different film every week at Mansion in Zoukak el Blatt.
5. Get into heated debates over Nadine Labaki
Is she doing poverty porn? Is she a cinematic master? You need to have an opinion and hold it at all costs. Kill everyone on the other side.
6. Catch local theater productions at Al Madina Theater
Plays are the origin of many films, and there’s many local productions always around the corner.
7. Check out local film festivals
Throughout the year, many film festivals are held across the country. Keep an eye out for the Beirut International Film Festival, the Lebanese Film Festival, and the Lebanese Independent Film Festival.
8. Try to appear as an extra in one of Beirut’s many filming locations
If you pop into Badaro on a weekday, you can probably get yourself on the silver screen.
