Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo by Khaled Mansour

A screening of Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo by Egyptian director Khaled Mansour

The story of Hassan and his dog, Rambo, as they go on a quest to save Rambo from Hassan's vengeful landlord, whom the dog attacked. On his journey through Cairo to find a safe haven for Rambo, Hassan is forced to confront the fears of his past and rediscovers himself.

The film was also awarded the grand prize at the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival, and also won a prize for visual identity services and DCP services for post-production in the 5th edition of Amman Film Industry Days and Amman Projects Market.

Biographies

Khaled Mansour

Khaled Mansour, director and scriptwriter, was born in Cairo in 1991, and has a degree in history from the Faculty of Arts at Cairo University. However, his deep love for storytelling led him to study cinema independently. Throughout his journey, Mansour has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to honing his craft. He actively engaged in esteemed film labs and markets, eagerly seizing every opportunity to connect with influential filmmakers and mentors. These encounters enriched his artistic vision and contributed to his overall growth as a filmmaker. Khaled has written and directed numerous short documentaries and commercials. Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo is his feature debut, which won the grand prize at the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival.

Director - Co-Scriptwriter: Khaled Mansour

Co-Scriptwriter: Mohamed El-Hossieny

Producers: Rasha Hosny and Mohamed Hefzy

Associate Producers: Jessica Khoury, Daniel Ziskind Executive Producer: Mohamed Gamal (Jimmy) 

Director of Photography: Ahmed Tarek Bayoumi 

Editor: Yasser Azmy 

Original Score Composer: Ahmad Mostafa Zaky 

Sound Designer: Mohamed Salah 

Production Designer: Mark Wagih 

Costume Designer: Nardine Ihab 

Produced by: Film Clinic