The Resilience of the Poppy

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In Lebanon, humor is more than entertainment, it’s survival. Featuring comedians Wissam Kamal, Stephanie Ghalbouni, Mohamad Baalbaki, John Achkar, and Chaker Bou Abdalla, the documentary shows how comedy becomes resistance amid chaos. Through performances and intimate reflections, they reveal the unbreakable spirit of a people who refuse to be silenced. Beyond laughs, The Resilience of the Poppy highlights art as therapy, relief, and a tool for healing. Like the resilient poppy, creativity thrives even in the harshest conditions.

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Mona Hammoud is a Lebanese journalist, anchor, and independent filmmaker, based in Paris. With over a decade of experience reporting for international media across Europe and the Middle East, she has covered major social and geopolitical events. Now based in Paris, she focuses on documentary storytelling that challenges stereotypes and reframes the narrative around the Arab world. Her work sheds light on underrepresented voices, highlighting the region’s cultural depth, complexity, and resilience.