{"id":761024,"date":"2025-09-05T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=761024"},"modified":"2025-09-05T09:13:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T09:13:49","slug":"hamras-golden-days-return-iconic-le-colisee-cinema-is-reopening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/761024\/hamras-golden-days-return-iconic-le-colisee-cinema-is-reopening\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamra&#8217;s Golden Days Return: The Iconic &#8220;Le Colis\u00e9e Cinema&#8221; Is Reopening!"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Theater and film fans, Hamra\u2019s golden days are back with the revival of the iconic <strong>&#8220;Le Colis\u00e9e Cinema&#8221;<\/strong>!<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>After a long wait, Le Colis\u00e9e Cinema is reopening its doors on September 13, 2025. One of the city\u2019s oldest cinemas, it is being brought back to life thanks to the efforts of actor-director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kassemistanbouli\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=ed847439-f95b-46dc-8a2e-8179908e5b06\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kassem Istanbouli<\/a> and the Tiro Association for Arts (TAA), a group dedicated to Lebanese arts and cultural heritage.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNk_C7honqH\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-restoration-of-le-colisee\">The Restoration of Le Colis\u00e9e<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>The restoration goes far beyond just fixing up the walls and seats, as it aims to revive culture and art in Beirut. The cinema will now be part of the Lebanese National Theater, transforming into a free cultural space hosting training workshops, film screenings, festivals, and diverse artistic performances.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>To celebrate, the Lebanon International Theater Festival will take place at Le Colis\u00e9e from September 13 until September 16. The reopening will feature plays, films, and creative workshops designed to breathe new life into the cinema.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNq8F_p0MHj\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-previous-projects\">Previous Projects<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Istanbouli <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/720098\/beiruts-le-colisee-cinema-to-be-renovated-after-years-of-closure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explained<\/a> the project builds on a dream he started seven years ago with Tyre\u2019s Lebanese National Theater. Le Colis\u00e9e is part of a broader vision to foster cultural connections between the north, the south, and Beirut.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOMXB9EDAbG\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>TAA has previously led successful restorations and projects, including Al Hamra and Stars Cinema in Nabatieh, the Rivoli Cinema in Tyre transformed into the city\u2019s national theater, and the Ampere Cinema in Tripoli. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Their work has empowered young creatives across Lebanon and strengthened the country\u2019s cinematic and theatrical heritage.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIha6abslYP\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>With Le Colis\u00e9e reopening, audiences can now enjoy a unique cinematic and theatrical experience. 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