Message from a lover

The “Reading Club” in Arabic at the “Al-Sabil Association” discusses the novel “The Message of the Unknown” by Austrian playwright, journalist and writer Stefan Zweig (1881-1942 / photo) on July 21 at Beirut Municipal Public Libraries ”(Bachura). The article, published in 1922, explores the depths of the human mind, a letter sent by a woman to a writer she has admired and greatly loved since the age of 13.

This great love was kept secret by the woman, and for her she resisted many hardships. As for the novelist, he does not know who this lover is. But through the letter, she discovers the details of a life full of love that she can’t handle as it confesses to her everything she’s been through in her life and tells her about their son, the fruit of the insane that love. . It is a biography of a lame love that has lived to the end. An ending that makes this love novel understand in all its details, without knowing the identity of a woman who, until her death, experienced crushing love with full devotion.
* Discussion on the novel “Message from an Unknown”: Thursday, July 21, 2022 – Question: 17:00 – “Beirut Municipal Public Library” (Civil Defense Building / third floor – Bachura). For inquiries: 01/664647

Readers’ Association: Books and Discussions
Tomorrow, Thursday, the “Lebanese Society of Readers” will organize in “Barzakh” (Hamra) a discussion of a group of books. During the session, Amer Saidi will introduce readers to Arthur Nislen’s book Busy Minds: A Journey Through the Israeli Psyche (2006).

As for Kristel Shehade, she will present a review of the American novel Tahira Mafi, published in 2018. The association will also host Lebanese writer Samir Sakini (pictured) to get to know her and her work, especially the Chrysanthemum. Grows in Chiy ”(House of Al-Farabi-2018).
* Discussion session written and led by Samir Sakini: Day after tomorrow, Thursday – Question: 18:30 – Barzakh (Hamra – Beirut). For inquiries: 76/678856

Hamra nights are full of improvisation
Between the actors and the audience there is an invisible wall, which in the art of theater is referred to as the “fourth wall”, which must darken the actor’s field of view so that he does not suffer during the fusion into space. The role and reincarnation of the character. Today, Tuesday, the Lavan Association is setting a new date for the public as part of the “I Evening of Improvisation” it is hosting in Madina Metro (Hamra).

Inside, the “Fourth Wall” will be destroyed, inviting spectators to participate in shows and games that will take place on stage. The evening aims to entertain participants and help them forget about life and the political crises the country is experiencing. So, the actors will take from the “improvisation portfolio” of all the games known to them to entertain the viewers and give them a chance to have a good time.
* Improvisation night with “Laban”: today, Tuesday – Q: 21:00 – “Metro Madina” (Hamra – Beirut). For inquiries: 76/309363

Film and animation in Dar El Nimer
“Dar El Nimer for Arts and Culture” invites you to attend a screening of “animated short films” on Thursday, which is the culmination of three workshops held by the Youth Animation Platform (YAP) in March. , April and May 2022 In cooperation with the House on the Palestinian refugee camps of Ein el-Hilweh (Sidon), Mar Elias (Beirut) and Shatila (Beirut).

These workshops were held in collaboration with the Ghassan Kanafani Cultural Foundation in Ain El Helwa, Beit Atfal Al Samoud in Mar Elias and ULYP in Shatila, supported by the Arab Foundation for Culture and Arts (AFAC). Over three days, participants learned the basics of animation, wrote short stories, created groups and characters, and finally created their own short clips. During the expected date, the results of this initiative will be displayed, in addition to behind-the-scenes filming, in the presence of all participants, after the presentation there will be a dialogue with trainer Fadi Siriani.
*Featured animated short films: The Day After Tomorrow, Thursday, Q: 10:30 – “The Gift of El Nimer for Art and Culture” (America Street – Clemenceau/Beirut). For inquiries: 70/807473