| Mounia Akl | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lebanon |
| Alma mater | Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts, Columbia University |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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.
Early life
Akl was born in Lebanon. 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.
Career
In 2011, she along with Cyril Aris created Beirut I Love You, a Lebanese television/web-series. She has since written and or directed several shorts, television episodes, and one feature-length film, Costa Brava, Lebanon. In July 2024, it was announced that Akl will direct three episodes of the upcoming Netflix series House of Guinness.
Personal life
Akl splits her time between London and New York City.
Filmography
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 |
References
- "The Saga of Mounia Akl's 'Costa Brava, Lebanon'". Pulitzer Center. May 1, 2023.
- "Costa Brava, Lebanon". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "About Mounia Akl". Mounia Akl. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- "'Costa Brava Lebanon' by Mounia Akl '16 Wins Audience Award BFI London Film Festival". Columbia University School of the Arts. October 27, 2021.
- "From Beirut, I Love You to Costa Brava: Mounia Akl's filmmaking journey, documented - Beirut Today". 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- "SUBMARINE". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- "The Responder - Martin Freeman and the cast and creatives discuss new characters, complex relationships, and Scouse accents in series two". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ""We're making four movies": How UK director Philip Barantini took 'Boiling Point' from film to series". Screen Daily. October 2, 2023.
- "Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, James Norton lead cast for Netflix series 'House Of Guinness'". Screen Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
External links
- Mounia Akl at IMDb
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