Tag Archives: Lebanon

Shim al-Yasmin by Mashrou3 Leila

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Matthew Parsons

Mashrou3 Leila is a Lebanese band that has amassed great popularity among the more alternative music scene in the Arab world after releasing their debut album in 2009.  They are known for satirically commenting on social issues in Lebanese and … Continue reading →

Posted in Music & Oral Performance, Out-of-Class Media Post | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Zozo (2005)

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Frida Josefin C Lundgren

Zozo (2005) is a movie written and directed by the Swedish-Lebanese director Josef Fares, known for his comedies about Middle Eastern immigrants in Sweden. The film tells the story of young Zozo, who lives in Beirut at the time of … Continue reading →

Posted in Out-of-Class Media Post, Theatre & Film | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off