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Najib
Nov 10, 2021 05:28
The Lebanese Ministry of Culture has selected the film “Costa Brava”, directed by Mounia Akl, to compete at the Oscars for Best International Film. The movie has recently won the “Green Star” award from the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, and participated in international festivals including “Cinemed”, Venice and Toronto. Lebanese director and actor Nadine Labaki stars in it, alongside Palestinian Saleh Bakri, Siana and Gianna Rostom, and young actress Nadia Charbel. The free-spirited…
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Najib
Nov 10, 2021 05:09
Andrée Acouri is Lebanon's first ever international top model. She modeled in the 60s and 70s, was featured on several fashion & lifestyle magazines, and has walked the runway shows for Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Nina Ricci, Jean Patou, Maggy Rouff and more. Now 80, Andrée Acouri is back on the cover of Cover Arabia to reflect on "a remarkable life of glamour, beauty, and no regrets". Check it out .
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