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Podcast: A2 The Show
Episode: From Architecture to Cinema: Storytelling, Sisterhood & Creative Freedom | Mounia Akl
Description: A2 THE SHOW #595 Our next guest is Mounia Akl, a Lebanese director and writer whose journey from architecture to filmmaking is driven by a deep passion for storytelling. Known for her acclaimed debut feature Costa Brava, Lebanon, Mounia joins us to talk about trusting the creative process, balancing hope and cynicism, and telling intimate human stories against larger social and environmental realities. In this episode, we explore family and sisterhood, collaboration and creative freedom, the emotional truth behind character-driven films, and how filmmaking can build empathy across cultures—all while reflecting on love, vulnerability, and the importance of peace.⭐WEBS...