Amine Malouf

Hounds (2023) throws you straight into the gritty underbelly of Casablanca, where nothing is really what it seems and everyone’s got an angle. Amine Malouf takes the lead and, honestly, he kills it. The story spins around a couple of small-time guys, Hassan and Issam, who are just trying to make ends meet in a city that chews people up and spits them out. One night, what should’ve been a quick, easy gig—moving a body for the local mobster—spirals way, way out of control. Suddenly, they’re neck-deep in a mess with cops, criminals, and some seriously bad luck chasing them down dark alleyways. The film doesn’t sugarcoat anything. You get the real Morocco—dust, neon, chaos, and all. There’s this constant sense of tension, like the city itself is breathing down your neck. It’s not just about crime, though. Hounds digs into friendship, loyalty, and what desperation does to people. You watch these guys make one bad decision after another, and you can’t help but root for them, even as they’re screwing up left and right. If you’re into movies that blend crime drama with raw emotion and a bit of dark humor, this one’s got your name on it. The performances feel real, and the story just refuses to let go. By the end, you might not know who to trust, but you’ll definitely remember the ride.