'Rat Hole' spotlights the ordeal of an underpaid female telemarketer grappling with ethical dilemmas while battling financial challenges.
Egyptian writer and director Mohamed El-Samman’s feature film, Rat Hole, is gearing up for its second screening at Egypt’s Zawya Cinema on June 12 at 9 pm. A special Q&A session with lead actress Rana Khattab and the director will follow the screening.
The upcoming screening presents an opportunity for film enthusiasts to engage with the director and lead actress as they share insights into the making of Rat Hole and the narrative that has resonated with audiences globally. Attendees will have the chance to delve into the behind-the-scenes stories and gain a deeper understanding of the film’s impact and significance.
The film follows a telemarketer for a non-profit organisation who navigates the complexities of her job, striving to convince people to make financial contributions. In her pursuit to assist her family, she finds herself compromising her principles, shedding light on the murky underbelly of the NGO where she works.
Written, produced, and directed by Mohamed El Samman, the film stars Rana Khattab, Mohamed Yorka, Kamal El-Asnawy, and Hanan Helmy, among others.
The film is distributed in Arab-speaking countries by MAD Distribution.
