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Cate Blanchett & Nadine Labaki Send Messages Of Support To Beirut’s Metropolis Cinema As It Opens New Venue Against The Odds


Cate Blanchett & Nadine Labaki Send Messages Of Support To Beirut’s Metropolis Cinema As It Opens New Venue Against The Odds

Cate Blanchett and Nadine Labaki were among the stars sending messages of support for Beirut’s landmark arthouse Metropolis Cinema as it officially opened its new venue in the city’s port area of Mar Mikhael on Saturday. “ The Lebanese film industry is facing unprecedented challenges due to ongoing economic, political, and financial crises, threatening years of hard-won progress. Not only will it be a space where Lebanese cinema can flourish and new voices can emerge, but in these deeply tragic, heartbreaking, and bewildering times, this venue in Mar Mikhael stands as a testament to resilience and cultural revival—bringing stories to life and uniting the community,” said Blanchett.

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