The New York Times – Film:
Denounced in some Middle Eastern countries for undermining traditional gender norms, the hit movie is finding an audience in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the region’s shifting political landscape.
Category: Lebanon
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In the Mountains of Lebanon, a Centuries-Old Guesthouse Welcomes New Visitors
The New York Times – Travel:
Plus: beauty tips from a makeup artist, a renovated Swiss restaurant and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails
The New York Times – Travel:
Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.
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‘Sirens’ Review: The Risk in Rocking Out in Beirut
The New York Times – Film:
A documentary about an all-female metal group in Lebanon shows the difficulties of asserting complex identities in a repressive environment.
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Tragedy Made Steve Kerr See the World Beyond the Court
The New York Times – Sports:
The Golden State Warriors coach draws from the assassination of his father to make sense of a complicated world.