Portrait of a Certain Orient

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Portrait of a Certain Orient (2024)

Directed by Marcelo Gomes

Drama · 1h 32m

At the end of the 1940s, Lebanon is sliding towards a devastating conflict. Catholic siblings Emilie and Emir decide to leave for Brazil. Aboard the ship to their new home, Emilie falls in love with Omar, a Muslim merchant. For an enraged and jealous Emir, the relationship is intolerable. As the story unfolds against the backdrop of the majestic rainforest, Emir’s actions and the choice that Emilie subsequently makes lead to disastrous consequences.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Marcelo Gomes
Writer
Marcelo Gomes, Gustavo Campos, Maria Camargo
Director of Photography
Pierre de Kerchove
Original Music Composer
Mateus Alves, Piero Bianchi, Sami Bordokan
Editor
Karen Harley
Producer
Mariana Ferraz, Ernesto Soto, Guilherme Coelho

Details

Original title
Retrato de um Certo Oriente
Release date
2024-11-21
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama
Original language
PT
Spoken languages
Arabic, French, Portuguese
Countries
Brazil, Italy, Lebanon
Production
Matizar Filmes, Kavac Film, Gullane Entretenimento, Misti Filmes, Globo Filmes, Canal Brasil, Bubbles Project, VideoFilmes, Muiraquitã Filmes, Orjouane Productions