21-05-2025
‘Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo' Becomes First Egyptian Film Trailer Nominated for Global Golden Trailer Awards
For the first time, an Egyptian film trailer has been shortlisted for the prestigious Golden Trailer Awards. Seeking Haveb For Mr. Rambo's trailer which is directed by Markus Eryan, is competing in the Best Foreign Teaser category against international heavyweights like Wicked and
Deadpool.
Eryan had already made headlines by becoming the first Egyptian to win Best Trailer at the Global Entertainment Awards — also for this standout film. Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo tells the story of Hassan, a young man in his thirties who rediscovers himself on a quest to save his dog and best friend "Rambo". He is forced to confront the fears of his past. Hence, Hassan seeks to save himself and Rambo from an unknown fate after getting involved in a serious incident without guilt. Overnight, his neighbour, Karem, as well as the residents of the neighbourhood, start chasing him. The events also shed light on multiple details in Hassan's life and his relationship with those around him.
The film is director Khaled Mansour's first feature-length narrative after directing a number of short films that were screened in several international and regional festivals. It is written by screenwriter Mohamed El-Hosseiny, starring rising actor Essam Omar, as his first cinematic experience, Rakin Saad, Sama Ibrahim, co-founder of the musical group Sharmoofers, Ahmed Bahaa, as his first acting experience, Sama Ibrahim, and other young talents and guest stars.
