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Med-Or Italian Foundation supports the organization of the first edition of the Lebanese Film Festival in Italy
From 25 to 29 May 2026, Rome hosted the first edition of the Lebanese Film Festival in Italy, organized with the support of Med-Or
From 25 to 29 May, the first edition of the Lebanese Film Festival, titled “Plural Lebanon,” was held in Rome, promoted by the Italian-Lebanese Cultural Institute (ICIL) and organised by the association Cinema Senza Frontiere, with the support of the Embassy of Lebanon in Italy and of the Med-Or Italian Foundation.
The Festival was inaugurated with a press conference at the Foreign Press Association in Italy at Palazzo Grazioli, and continued at Cinema Barberini, presenting a selection of contemporary and archival Lebanese films - including feature films, documentaries, and short films - that portray Lebanon’s cultural, social, and identity-related complexity. The programme served as an important showcase for contemporary Lebanese cinema, offering a multifaceted perspective on Lebanese society, its cultural transformations, and the challenges of the present day, while addressing themes such as identity, memory, resilience, and change.
The Festival established itself as a new platform for cultural exchange and international dialogue, highlighting cinema as a tool for cooperation and mutual understanding between peoples, while reflecting Med-Or’s broader commitment to supporting academic, cultural, and artistic initiatives.
