Un Refuge Sûr pour M. Rambo

Director: Khaled Mansour

Orizzonti Extra Selection – Venice Film Festival 2024

Logline: A young man from Cairo embarks on a frantic race to protect his dog after a conflict with his landlord, leading him on a journey that confronts his deepest fears and allows him to rediscover himself.

Synopsis: In a working-class neighborhood of Cairo, Hassan, a man in his thirties, faces eviction alongside his mother and his dog, Rambo, as their landlord, Karem; a car mechanic, plans to expand his workshop. When Hassan’s mother decides to take legal action against Karem, he responds with hostility, leading to a violent assault on Hassan. Unable to defend himself, Hassan is rescued by Rambo, who bites Karem in a sensitive area in public. Determined to restore his dignity, Karem escalates the harassment, forcing Hassan to embark on a challenging journey across the city to find a safe haven for Rambo. Through this quest, Hassan confronts his deepest fears and rediscovers himself.