Portrait of a Certain Orient (2024)
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.
Director: Marcelo Gomes
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: November 21, 2024
Cast
- Wafa'a Celine Halawi - Emilie
- Charbel Kamel - Omar
- Zakaria Kaakour - Emir
- Eros Galbiati - Dorner
- Rosa Peixoto - Anastásia
- Tuna Dwek - Madre Superiora
Screenplay
- Maria Camargo
- Marcelo Gomes
- Gustavo Campos
- Milton Hatoum (Original Story)
Music: Piero Bianchi, Mateus Alves
Cinematography: Pierre de Kerchove
Editing: Karen Harley
Production: Matizar Filmes, Kavac Film, Gullane Entretenimento, Misti Filmes, Globo Filmes, Canal Brasil, Bubbles Project, VideoFilmes, Muiraquitã Filmes, Orjouane Productions
Country: Brazil, Italy, Lebanon
Language: العربية, Français, Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
indigenous, romance, libano, território, retrato, matizar, matizar filmes, milton hatoum, migração, oriente médio, histórias sobre migração, desplazados, romance interreligioso, interfaith romance, paixão
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Portrait of a Certain Orient about?
- 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.
- Who directed Portrait of a Certain Orient?
- Portrait of a Certain Orient was directed by Marcelo Gomes.
- Who stars in Portrait of a Certain Orient?
- Portrait of a Certain Orient stars Wafa'a Celine Halawi, Charbel Kamel, Zakaria Kaakour, Eros Galbiati, Rosa Peixoto, Tuna Dwek.
- How long is Portrait of a Certain Orient?
- Portrait of a Certain Orient has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Portrait of a Certain Orient?
- Portrait of a Certain Orient is a Drama film.
- Where was Portrait of a Certain Orient produced?
- Portrait of a Certain Orient was produced in Brazil, Italy, Lebanon.