Hounds (Les Meutes)
Qumra Projects
Kamal Lazraq / Feature Narrative / France, Morocco, Belgium, Qatar / 2023 / Colour
In Arabic / Arabic, English subtitles
Genres: Drama
Rated: Mature subject matter which may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised.Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas.
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Synopsis
This gripping drama follows Hassan and his son Issam, who are drawn into the violent criminal underbelly of Casablanca. They must confront their own values and the impact of their choices on their relationship. The narrative is a powerful exploration of desperation, loyalty, and the quest for redemption in an unforgiving world.
About the Director
Kamal Lazraq is a Moroccan director born in 1984 in Casablanca. He graduated from La Femis in Paris, and his graduation film, 'Drari', won the second prize of the Cinefondation at the Cannes Film Festival, and the Grand Prize for short films at the Entrevues Festival in Belfort (France). In 2014, his short film 'Moul Lkelb (The Man with a Dog)', produced by Barney Production, was awarded worldwide. 'Hounds' is his first feature film.
Credits
- Director
- Kamal Lazraq
- Screenwriter
- Kamal Lazraq
- Producer
- Saïd Hamich Benlarbi
- Sales Company
- Charades
- Production Company
- Barney Production