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CairoScene
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
‘Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo' Nominated for Golden Trailer Award
The film is the first from Egypt to be nominated for the Golden Trailer Awards' 'Best Foreign Teaser' category. May 22, 2025 The trailer for Egyptian film 'Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo' has been nominated for the Golden Trailer Awards in the 'Best Foreign Teaser' category, marking the first time an Egyptian trailer has received a nomination in this category. Directed by Khaled Mansour, the film tells the story of Hassan, a man trying to protect his dog, Rambo, in the face of eviction and mounting pressure from his landlord and legal authorities. Set in a working-class Cairo neighbourhood, the film explores themes of loyalty, survival, and personal dignity. The nominated teaser uses a blend of static and handheld cinematography to build tension and emotion without revealing too much of the story. Its nomination reflects growing international interest in regional storytelling and film craft, and highlights the emerging visibility of Egyptian cinema on global platforms. The Golden Trailer Awards honour excellence in film marketing and are considered a key barometer of industry recognition for trailers, teasers, and other promotional content. The winners will be announced later this year.
CairoScene
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
‘Seeking Haven for Mr Rambo' Makes US Debut at Santa Barbara Festival
The film's screening follows a strong showing at Belgium's Cinemamed Festival, where it won the Grand Prize and the Jury Award. Feb 07, 2025 Egyptian film 'Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo', directed by Khaled Mansour, is set to make its US debut at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, with screenings on February 9th, 11th and 14th. The film's screening at the festival follows a strong showing at Belgium's Cinemamed Festival, where it earned both the Grand Prize and the Jury Award. Inspired by true events, the film follows Hassan, a young man in his 20s, as he sets out to protect Rambo, his dog and closest companion, from an unknown threat. However, his mission takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself in a dire situation, facing hostility not just from his landlord but from society itself. Held annually since 1986, the SBIFF in California serves as a prominent stage for international films.
Egypt Today
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
A New Tour for "Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo" from the UAE to the United States
A new journey for the film Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo" begins this Tuesday evening in the UAE, specifically at Aqil Cinema in Dubai, the first independent cinema in the Gulf. The film will have two additional screenings on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, February 5th and 6th. On Thursday, February 6th, the film will also be screened as part of the second edition of "Wadi Cinema" in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Riyadh's capital. The screening will take place at 7:00 PM, followed by a discussion session with the film's director, Khaled Mansour, moderated by Saudi critic Ahmed Al-Ayad, between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Afterwards, the film will head to the United States, where it will have its U.S. premiere as part of the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival in California. It is among the official selections alongside films from around the world. The film will have three screenings: the first on Sunday, February 9th, at 9:00 PM at Riviera Cinema; the second on the morning of Tuesday, February 11th, at the Film Center; and the final screening on Friday, February 14th, at 4:30 PM in the same venue. Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo revolves around "Hassan," a thirty-something young man who rediscovers himself and is forced to confront the fears of his past during his journey to save his dog and only friend, "Rambo," from an uncertain fate after being involved in a serious accident through no fault of his own. Overnight, he becomes pursued by Kareem, Hassan's neighbour, and all the residents of the neighbourhood. The film reveals many details about Hassan's life and his relationships with those around him. This film is the first feature-length work by director Khaled Mansour, who has previously directed several short films that have participated in regional and local festivals. Mansour co-wrote the screenplay with writer and screenwriter Mohamed El-Husseini. The film stars Essam Omar in his first cinematic role, alongside Rakeen Saad, Sama Ibrahim, and Ahmed Bahaa, one of the founders of the musical group Sharmoofers, in his acting debut. The film also features several young faces and guest stars. Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo is produced by Mohamed Hafez through Film Clinic and producer Rasha Hosny, who is venturing into feature film production for the first time, alongside her successful career in film criticism and programming at several major international film festivals. The film is distributed worldwide by Film Clinic Independent Distribution.
