Hounds (2023)
- Original title
- Les Meutes
- Directed by
- Kamal Lazraq
- Genre
- drama film, crime film, thriller film
- Country
- Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, France
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Rated
- TP
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 34 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A father and son in Casablanca have one night to get rid of a body after a kidnapping goes wrong. They struggle with panic and mistrust as they move through the city's underworld.
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What happens
Hounds (French: Les meutes), is a 2023 Moroccan crime drama film written and directed by Kamal Lazraq. Taking place over one night in Casablanca, it follows Hassan and Issam, an impoverished father-son duo, as they attempt to dispose of a body after a botched kidnapping. The film explores themes of survival, familial conflict, and moral quandaries against the backdrop of urban Morocco. The film features non-professional actors, including Abdellatif Masstouri as Hassan and Ayoub Elaïd as Issam, chosen for their authentic portrayal of characters reflecting the underworld milieu. Production took place in Casablanca, using improvised dialogue and a documentary-style approach. Hounds premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, where it received the Jury Prize. Critics praised the film for its atmospheric storytelling and authentic performances, though some noted critiques regarding narrative coherence and pacing. Beyond accolades at Cannes, it garnered nominations and awards at international film festivals such as the Stockholm International Film Festival and the Brussels International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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