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Mounia Akl (Arabic: مونيا عقل) is a Lebanese actress, screenwriter, and director. She is perhaps best known for her film Costa Brava, Lebanon, which premiered at the 2021 Venice Film Festival.[1]
Mounia Akl | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts, Columbia University |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Akl was born in Lebanon.[2] She received a bachelor's degree in archtitecture from the Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts (ALBA) and a master of fine arts in directing from Columbia University.[3][4]
In 2011, she along with Cyril Aris created Beirut I Love You, a Lebanese television/web-series.[5] She has since written and or directed several shorts, television episodes, and one feature-length film, Costa Brava, Lebanon.[6][7][8] In July 2024, it was announced that Akl will direct three episodes of the upcoming Netflix series House of Guinness.[9]
Akl splits her time between London and New York City.[3]
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cheers, to Those Who Stay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2011 | Anoesis | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2014 | Christine | Yes | Yes | No | Short film |
| 2014 | Eva | Yes | No | No | Short film |
| 2016 | Submarine | Yes | Yes | No | Short film |
| 2016 | Lebanon Factory | Yes | Yes | No | Short film, omnibus production |
| 2017 | El Gran Libano | Yes | Yes | No | Short film |
| 2021 | Costa Brava, Lebanon | Yes | Yes | No | Feature film |
| 2024 | Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano | No | No | No | Documentary |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | Beirut I Love You | Yes | LBC | also lead actress |
| 2023 | Boiling Point | Yes | BBC One | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | The Responder | Yes | BBC One | 2 episodes |
| TBD | House of Guinness | Yes | Netflix | 3 episodes |
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