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How Film Captures the Space Between Hope and Despair | Mounia Akl | TED

When Lebanon was rocked by a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, filmmaker Mounia Akl came face-to-face with chaos — and the power of art to create some sense of order. In this poetic, moving talk, Akl shares the story of how she and her crew finished their film as the city recovered from…

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When Lebanon was rocked by a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, filmmaker Mounia Akl came face-to-face with chaos — and the power of art to create some sense of order. In this poetic, moving talk, Akl shares the story of how she and her crew finished their film as the city recovered from disaster, discovering the truth that comes out of us in times of crisis and creating a new understanding of home in the process.

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  1. McMaschio

    March 14, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    I found my creative side a little less than a year ago when i started making youtube videos .. and i can honstly say its the best thing i did … i belive everyone should have a creative outlet .. have you found yours yet ?

    • DarkAgent

      March 14, 2022 at 3:39 pm

      Great that you found yours and continue with the flow! I totally agree with you, the sense of creativity should always stay nearby. Makes for a life with the chance of experimentation for fun and the excitement!
      I’d say I found my creative side around 3 years ago, also when I started making YouTube videos. Eventually I’ve been raising my expectations to direct short-films and I really dig it! No matter the difficulty you should always welcome creativity with open arms! It will help you 🙂

  2. মেঘনা পারভীন

    March 14, 2022 at 3:05 pm

    Awesome! How positive she is! Isn’t she! That constant lovely smile is everything.

    Hello everyone who is reading this comment.

  3. Joakim Johannsen

    March 14, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    Within the first minute ticket

    • Andistrophic MADE

      March 14, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      Thank you 😌

  4. pips

    March 14, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    She looks like lorde (musician)

    • see the truth 🧿

      March 15, 2022 at 4:44 am

      my first thought too haha

  5. Andistrophic MADE

    March 14, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    This lady doesn’t speak.

    She narrates.

  6. see the truth 🧿

    March 14, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    her talk is so moving and immersive, thank you for sharing your story Mounia

  7. DarkAgent

    March 14, 2022 at 3:47 pm

    This is a story that really shouldn’t be taken for granted…
    Despite all the hardships the crew went through they still managed to finish the film, they should really be proud of themselves!
    Her speech was also beautiful 🙂

  8. heavy gloom

    March 14, 2022 at 3:53 pm

    i thought she was mj in the thumbnail 🧍🏻‍♂️

  9. Hammou Baamara

    March 14, 2022 at 4:07 pm

    Awesome! Let’s make a hope great than failure

  10. Ria James

    March 14, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    I don’t know what I loved in this the most..was it the story,or her personality,or her smile ,or her accent or her outfit or her hair. Oh in short I loved everything about her

  11. Freddy Chavez

    March 14, 2022 at 5:49 pm

    After hearing all the things that other people go through my own problems seems so trivial now my life is easy now that I can look at it with out clouded eyes!

  12. Trumpyfilip

    March 14, 2022 at 9:11 pm

    That space is called Ukraine

  13. A MILLION VOICES

    March 15, 2022 at 12:18 am

    This is a very heartwarming and heartbreaking talk. Thank you Mounia for sharing your story

  14. jayanto choudhury

    March 15, 2022 at 12:54 am

    An inspiring presentation. The fluent delivery was matched by the lyrical content, with references ranging from Kahlil Gibran and Maya Angelou. Her message gives hope to all who live in conflict zones, where life is uncertain and destruction an everyday events. A story of resilience in which the film becomes a vehicle for catharsis. A wonderful way to start the day. Thank you.

  15. DEER GOD

    March 15, 2022 at 1:55 am

    I was scrolling through my subscription box and glanced over “Hope and Despair” and was like “wait, are there Danganronpa topics discussed at TED”?

  16. Parag Bharadia

    March 15, 2022 at 9:08 am

    thank you for uploading , organizing ted regularly.. Thank youu Mounia AKl..

  17. Charles Edward Hinkel II

    March 15, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    Searching for the mother of three. Hot issue.

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