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Grand Rex relaunches its trailer festival for 2026 films

The iconic Grand Rex cinema in Paris is bringing back its trailer festival after several years of hiatus. Scheduled for January 5, 2026, the free event will showcase promotional previews of the most anticipated French and international films of the year. Alexandre Hellmann, General Director of the Grand......

Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer leaves a profound mark on contemporary art after his death at 96

Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer, one of the most influential figures in postwar European art, has passed away at the age of 96. Known for his radical technique of “overpainting,” Rainer redefined the boundaries of expression, turning destruction into a form of creation. His death, announced......

French actor Pierre Vial, honorary member of the Comédie-Française, dies at 97

French actor, director and theater educator Pierre Vial, an honorary member of the Comédie-Française, died on Saturday at the age of 97, his family announced. He passed away in Paris at the Rothschild Foundation. Vial was widely known by the general public for his role as the wizard Eusebius......

Investigation into corruption and searches involving French culture minister Rachida Dati

An investigation into alleged corruption has led to searches at the homes of French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, as well as at the Paris district city hall she currently heads, according to judicial sources. The inquiry focuses on payments reportedly received by Dati during her time as a member......

Guy Bévert, drummer and singer of La Compagnie Créole, dies at 76

Guy Bévert, the Guadeloupean drummer and vocalist who helped shape the joyful sound of La Compagnie Créole, died overnight from Wednesday to Thursday at the age of 76, the group’s spokesperson confirmed on Saturday. A founding member of the iconic 1980s band, Bévert had stepped......

Princess Diana returns to Paris as an eternal icon at Musée Grévin

Twenty-eight years after her tragic passing, Princess Diana symbolically returns to Paris, the city where her destiny was sealed. This week, the Musée Grévin unveiled a new wax figure of "Lady Di," dressed in the iconic black revenge dress. The legendary outfit, emblematic of......

Boualem Sansal returns to France after pardon from Algerian prison

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has returned to France following his release from an Algerian prison, a week after being pardoned by the Algerian government. The 81-year-old novelist briefly stayed in Germany after his release last Wednesday before making his way back to France, according to his......

Morocco and Île-de-France forge cultural pact to elevate African art

In a significant move to reshape cultural relations between Africa and Europe, Morocco and the Île-de-France Region have signed a declaration of intent at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat. This agreement marks a pivotal step in amplifying contemporary African art on......

Morocco highlights cultural diversity at Paris Book Fair

Morocco reaffirms its commitment to cultural openness and global dialogue as it actively participates as the guest of honor at the Paris Book Fair. This engagement underscores the country's role as a cultural crossroads, fostering connections across languages and identities. In an interview with......

Strengthening cultural ties: Mehdi Bensaid and Rachida Dati meet in Paris

Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Morocco's Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, held discussions on Wednesday evening in Paris with his French counterpart Rachida Dati regarding the enhancement of cultural cooperation between their two nations. This meeting took place at the headquarters of the......

Morocco and France Forge Ahead with Robust Cultural Collaboration

In a significant move to strengthen their cultural ties, Morocco and France have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering cooperation in the realms of culture and creative industries. This determination was expressed on the sidelines of the prestigious African Cultural Week organized by UNESCO in Paris. The......

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