Dancing on the Ruins

How do you hold on to hope in times of violence and oppression? For visual artist Mounira Al Solh, born in Lebanon and based in the Netherlands, making art is her lifeline: a way to ‘resist the feeling that we are doomed.’ Remarkably, this does not result in somber work. Dancing on the Ruins shows how Al Solh fearlessly builds a multifaceted and playfully activist body of work. Through textiles, ceramics, installations, video and paintings, the artist creates a colorful universe in which she blends personal stories with ancient myths and musical traditions. Her passion is fueled by a deep sense of urgency to offer optimism in a world full of injustice.

Directing

Bibi Fadlalla · Director

Production

Maartje Bakers · Producer

Nienke Korthof · Co-Producer

Editing

Daan Wijdeveld · Editor

Crew

David Spaans · Cinematography

Reinout Steenhuizen · Cinematography