"Beautiful Men," by Nicolas Keppens, in contention for the Oscars. Screenshot.
The Beirut Animation Nights festival is back for its third edition, bringing a curated selection of animated short films to the heart of Beirut. The Royal Cinema in Burj Hammoud will host screenings featuring award-winning films, Oscar contenders, and exclusive premieres, with a special focus on talents from the Mediterranean region.This year’s lineup includes an official competition where films will compete for the Grand Prize, Best Arab Film, Best Children’s Film, and the Audience Award.Must-see films"Beautiful Men," (Belgium) – A contender for the 2025 Oscars, this short film by Nicolas Keppens explores masculinity, beauty standards, and the search for meaning through the power of animation. (Friday, April 4, at 8:30 p.m.)"Pachyderme," (France) – Directed by Stéphanie Clément, this poignant film uses metaphor to address themes of...
The Beirut Animation Nights festival is back for its third edition, bringing a curated selection of animated short films to the heart of Beirut. The Royal Cinema in Burj Hammoud will host screenings featuring award-winning films, Oscar contenders, and exclusive premieres, with a special focus on talents from the Mediterranean region.This year’s lineup includes an official competition where films will compete for the Grand Prize, Best Arab Film, Best Children’s Film, and the Audience Award.Must-see films"Beautiful Men," (Belgium) – A contender for the 2025 Oscars, this short film by Nicolas Keppens explores masculinity, beauty standards, and the search for meaning through the power of animation. (Friday, April 4, at 8:30 p.m.)"Pachyderme," (France) – Directed by Stéphanie Clément, this poignant film uses metaphor to address...
