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Held annually in October, the Beirut Film Festival exhibits films from all over the Middle East, usually in either Arabic or French. The films vary enormously and some can be intensely political.
This might be good if you are into the silk industry. It is set in an old – you guessed it – silk factory.
There is one at least one public beach though, right here. Lots of sand and pounding waves but sadly trash and pollution, maybe even some sewage releases into the water, too. Uff, at least you can watch the surf and sunset anyway. It is said to be a bit of a gay cruising spot too.