"BEAUTY OF POVERTY" BY SANDY AOUAD TO CELEBRATE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE 2025 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
- The Culture News
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
Updated: May 4
Official Screening: May 20, Palais des Festivals (Palais K) at 6PM.
The Cannes Film Festival 2025 will host the world premiere of "Beauty of Poverty", the highly anticipated feature film written, produced, and starring rising talent Sandy Aouad.
"Beauty of Poverty" tells the powerful and deeply personal story of a young woman who leaves her homeland searching for fame and fortune in Hollywood, only to face the harsh realities of ambition, tragedy, and resilience. Set between Lebanon, Paris, and Los Angeles, the film offers a raw and poignant reflection on the cost of dreams and the beauty that can emerge from hardship. It holds the Hollywood Glam with a Middle Eastern twist due to Lebanon and a Parisian elegance.
Link to the trailer: https://youtu.be/8l-5-ABOaZI?si=4jiFT6ZCqSY1SUmD
Sandy Aouad, a Lebanese actress, producer, and fashion entrepreneur, brings her experience and authenticity to this moving portrayal, making "Beauty of Poverty" a truly unique and heartfelt cinematic journey.
"This film is a tribute to all those who chase their dreams against all odds," says Sandy Aouad. "It's about strength, vulnerability, and the beauty we find within ourselves when everything else falls apart. It’s a movie that links the Middle East, Europe, and glamorous Hollywood into one movie twist."
The film features a talented international cast, including David Serero and Brian Krause. It was shot between Los Angeles and Paris, blending vivid cinematography with intimate storytelling.
"Beauty of Poverty" will screen officially on Tuesday, May 20th at 6 p.m. at the Palais des Festivals (Palais K) during the Cannes Film Festival.
An after-party will occur at Chrystie on the Croisette that evening to celebrate Sandy Aouad's important milestone and the film’s international launch.
ABOUT SANDY AOUAD
Born in Lebanon and based between Paris, Dubai, and Los Angeles, Sandy Aouad is an actress, producer, and founder of the fashion brand Sagoma di Sandy. With "Beauty of Poverty," she makes her debut as a filmmaker, delivering a story that resonates with authenticity, passion, and resilience.
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