Mounia Akl

Mounia Akl (مونيا عقل) is a Lebanese actress, screenwriter, and director. She is perhaps best known for her film Costa Brava, Lebanon, which preimered 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.

Personal life
Akl splits her time between London and New York City.