BEIRUT: A Lebanese cinema manager says authorities have reversed a decision to ban Steven Spielberg’s newspaper drama “The Post” ahead of its opening.
Isaac Fahed, sales and distributor manager of the country’s Grand Cinemas chain, said on Wednesday the film will open in theaters across Lebanon after “mediation” between the distributor and the Interior Ministry.
Lebanese officials could not immediately be reached for comment.
Censorship authorities had recommended the ban because the director is blacklisted by the Arab League over his support for Israel. The interior minister was to sign the ban to make it effective. The reversal of the ban is unusual.
Lebanon is technically at war with Israel, and the movement to boycott Israel enjoys wide support in the country.
Lebanon reverses move to ban Spielberg’s ‘The Post’
Lebanon reverses move to ban Spielberg’s ‘The Post’
Saudi Journalists Association board meets in Al-Ahsa, holds talks with IFJ chief
- SJA’s board of directors’ discussions focused on strengthening international partnerships and developing association assets
- IFJ Secretary-General Anthony Bellanger praised role of Saudi women on the board
LONDON: The board of directors of the Saudi Journalists Association held its fifth meeting in Al-Ahsa Governorate under the chairmanship of Adhwan Mohammed Al-Ahmari, with discussions focused on strengthening international partnerships and developing the association’s assets.
The board reviewed proposals from banks and financial companies to invest in and develop the association’s land in the Al Sahafa district of Riyadh.
Members also discussed ways to bolster cooperation with the International Federation of Journalists and the Gulf Press Union, underscoring the SJA’s growing international role.
At the close of the meeting, Al-Ahmari hosted IFJ Secretary-General Anthony Bellanger, who praised the association’s work in serving media professionals and highlighted the prominent role played by Saudi women on the board.
Al-Ahmari, in turn, commended the efforts of the SJA’s Al-Ahsa branch in hosting meetings of the Gulf Press Unions, the Federation of West Asian Journalists and the association’s board.
He also expressed his gratitude to Al-Ahsa Governorate, the Saudi Tourism Authority, and the Saudi Railway Company for their support.
Al-Ahmari said choosing Al-Ahsa reflects the association’s strategy to diversify its activities thtoughout the Kingdom and display the cultural diversity of its regions to international guests, supporting the Tourism Authority’s media outreach and the positive impressions shared by visitors.
