Red Card: A Thriller at the Edge of Beauty and Darkness

Halle Berry and Djimon Hounsou are stepping into a world where breathtaking landscapes collide with brutal secrets. Their new Africa-set thriller, Red Card, dives into the underbelly of trafficking, corruption and survival — all framed by the sweeping beauty of Kenya’s Maasai Mara and the textured suspense of Morocco.

The Heart of the Story

Djimon Hounsou plays Max Elmi, a battle-worn wildlife ranger whose life is shattered when his son, a gifted young footballer, vanishes. The disappearance drags Max into a labyrinth of crime that blurs the lines between human and wildlife exploitation.

Enter Halle Berry as Amanda Bruckner, an FBI supervisor leading the international task force determined to dismantle the trafficking network. Together, they form an uneasy alliance of two people haunted by different ghosts but fighting the same enemy.

What Makes Red Card Special

• A Dual-Front War: The film links human trafficking with wildlife trafficking, pulling two global crises into a single, emotionally charged narrative.

• Two Titans Leading the Charge: Berry and Hounsou bring both star power and serious dramatic weight to a story that demands intensity.

  
  

A New Era of African Locations: Kenya and Morocco aren’t just scenic—they’re the living pulse of the film, signaling a shift toward authentic, grounded representation of African landscapes in global thrillers.

 Why This Film Matters

Red Card arrives at a moment when African stories, spaces, and themes are pushing deeper into global cinema. This is not Hollywood using Africa as a backdrop but  a story that understands the land, the stakes, and the complexity of the issues at play.

It’s a thriller built on truth, powered by emotion, and set in regions whose stories deserve the world’s attention.