Amine Arakhisis

Amine Arakhisis made a splash with Hounds (2023), a film that doesn’t exactly tiptoe around its subject matter. Imagine a world that’s rough around the edges, where the people you meet are as likely to mess up as they are to get something right. That’s where you’ll find the story, orbiting around a handful of characters who are honestly just trying to keep their heads above water. It’s gritty, not the kind of movie you throw on for background noise. You’re thrown into the middle of all this chaos—dogs barking, streets humming, and that constant tension you feel when everyone’s got something to hide. The heart of the film? Relationships that are messy, complicated, and stubbornly real. Friends who may or may not stab you in the back, family ties that feel more like chains than comfort, and a sense of loyalty that gets tested every five minutes. Violence isn’t just a plot device here—it’s woven into every conversation, every glance. But it’s not all doom and gloom. There’s this weird, scrappy hope that keeps clawing its way in, usually when you least expect it. What really stands out is the way Hounds refuses to sugarcoat anything. It pulls you right into the grime and doesn’t apologize for it. You’re left wondering who to root for, and maybe that’s the point. By the end, you’re not sure if anyone’s a hero, but you can’t look away. It’s raw, tense, and sticks with you long after the credits roll.