Georges Khabbaz
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Georges Khabbaz (born in Batroun
) is a Lebanese
actor most famous for his role in the festival award-winning film Under the Bombs
. His debut was in 1991.
In 2006, Khabbaz starred with Nada Abou Farhat in the film Under the Bombs
(or Sous Les Bombes) directed by Philippe Aractingi
. The film, which used "real shots of the war and of the horrors it created among the civilian population", follows a Muslim woman as she tries to find her son in the immediate aftermath of the Lebanese war, accompanied by a Christian taxi driver (Khabbaz). London Evening Standard reviewer Derek Malcolm praised Khabbaz's performance as "excellent". However Time Out London reviewer Dave Calhoun described the film as "deeply flawed". The film was one of 16 out of 983 submissions to be selected for screening at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival
in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. Khabbaz was awarded Best Actor in a Feature at the 8th Annual Rotterdam Arab Film Festival for the role.
The 2008 film Silina, directed by Hatem Ali, saw Khabbaz together with Duraid Lahham
and Miriam Fares in a film retelling of the operetta Hala and the King (originally by Mansour and Assi Rahbani). Khabbaz plays the King of Silina, who is tricked by his entourage and as a result proposes marriage to a poor woman, believing her to be a princess he is destined to marry.
Khabbaz has won the Murex d'Or
award several times: in 2003 for best sitcom, in 2005 for best theatrical play, and in 2007 for best polyvalent artist.
Best Actor 2008, Roterdam Festival for his part in Under the Bombs.
Best Play "Kezzeb Kbir" 2007, Festival de Molière, Paris
Batroun
The coastal city of Batroun located in northern Lebanon is one of the oldest cities of the world. Batroun is home to a Lebanese Red Cross First Aid Center.- Etymology :...
) is a Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
actor most famous for his role in the festival award-winning film Under the Bombs
Under the Bombs
Under the Bombs is a 2007 Lebanese drama film by the Lebanese director Philippe Aractingi. The film is set in the aftermath of the 2006 Lebanon War, and follows Zeina , a Lebanese woman who with help of taxi driver Tony tries to locate her son in the chaos that follows the end of the conflict.The...
. His debut was in 1991.
In 2006, Khabbaz starred with Nada Abou Farhat in the film Under the Bombs
Under the Bombs
Under the Bombs is a 2007 Lebanese drama film by the Lebanese director Philippe Aractingi. The film is set in the aftermath of the 2006 Lebanon War, and follows Zeina , a Lebanese woman who with help of taxi driver Tony tries to locate her son in the chaos that follows the end of the conflict.The...
(or Sous Les Bombes) directed by Philippe Aractingi
Philippe Aractingi
-Career:Born and raised in Beirut, Aractingi has made more than 40 films throughout his career, ranging from reports and documentaries to more personal and fictional films, all taking place in various countries around the world....
. The film, which used "real shots of the war and of the horrors it created among the civilian population", follows a Muslim woman as she tries to find her son in the immediate aftermath of the Lebanese war, accompanied by a Christian taxi driver (Khabbaz). London Evening Standard reviewer Derek Malcolm praised Khabbaz's performance as "excellent". However Time Out London reviewer Dave Calhoun described the film as "deeply flawed". The film was one of 16 out of 983 submissions to be selected for screening at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. Khabbaz was awarded Best Actor in a Feature at the 8th Annual Rotterdam Arab Film Festival for the role.
The 2008 film Silina, directed by Hatem Ali, saw Khabbaz together with Duraid Lahham
Duraid Lahham
Duraid Lahham is a leading Syrian comedian and director born 1934 in Damascus, Syria. He is famous for acting the role of "Ghawwar" in a number of movies and series...
and Miriam Fares in a film retelling of the operetta Hala and the King (originally by Mansour and Assi Rahbani). Khabbaz plays the King of Silina, who is tricked by his entourage and as a result proposes marriage to a poor woman, believing her to be a princess he is destined to marry.
- 1996: Fingers of gold
- 1997-2001: Bassmat watan
- 1997: Women in the storm
- 1998: Shabeb w Banet
- 1999: Sanabel el Hobb
- 2001: Jamil & Jamileh
- 2003 and 2004: Abdo w Abdo
- 2005: Se'a Bel Ize'a
- 2006: Fadi & Radi
- 2010: To Yara
- 2011: One of these days (Yawman ma)
- 2005: Msibi jdidi
- 2006: Kezzeb kbir
- 2007: Halla2 wa2ta
- 2008: Shou el adiyye ?
- 2009: 3al tari2
- 2010: le professeur
- 2011: Matloub
Khabbaz has won the Murex d'Or
Murex d'or
The Murex d'Or is a Lebanese award created by Lebanese physicians, Zahi and Fadi Helou to recognize achievements in the domain of art in Lebanon, the Arab region and the world. The first Murex d'Or ceremony took place on June 4, 2000...
award several times: in 2003 for best sitcom, in 2005 for best theatrical play, and in 2007 for best polyvalent artist.
Best Actor 2008, Roterdam Festival for his part in Under the Bombs.
Best Play "Kezzeb Kbir" 2007, Festival de Molière, Paris