Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo
Khaled Mansour, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, 2024, 1h42m
In Arabic, with English subtitles
Official Selection, Venice FF 2024; Winner, Best Film, Bali FF 2025
Sunday 9 November 2025 – 1:30 PM
Innis Town Hall Theatre
2 Sussex Avenue Toronto, ON M5S 1J5
In a Cairo working-class neighborhood, 30-year-old Hassan finds himself facing eviction along with his small family: his mother and his dog, Rambo. His mother refuses to accept this and decides to file a lawsuit, which infuriates Karem, the landowner, and leads him to teach Hassan a lesson. It is then that Rambo, his loyal companion, comes to his defense by attacking Karem in front of the neighborhood’s residents.
Karem vows to restore his dignity, prompting Hassan to embark on a daunting journey through the megalopolis to find a haven for Rambo. Along the way, Hassan rediscovers himself and confronts his deepest fear.
Khaled Mansour
Khaled Mansour was born in Cairo in 1991, and has a degree in history from the Faculty of Arts at Cairo University, but his deep love for storytelling led him to study cinema independently. He enriched his artistic vision through engaging with established filmmakers and mentors. Khaled has written and directed a number of short documentaries and commercials. “Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo” is his debut feature.
