Societe Generale de Banque au Liban has announced that it is present as the exclusive partner of Cinema at the 24th edition of the Salon du livre francophone de Beyrouth, which is held from 4 to 12 November 2017 at Biel.

Through this partnership, SGBL said it simultaneously affirms its unwavering support for cinema and the Francophonie by supporting "Le Salon fait son Cinema", organized by the French Institute in Lebanon, with numerous screenings of feature films, short films and documentaries scheduled throughout the Salon.

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