Portrait of a Certain Orient
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- Runtime
- 92 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Wafa'a Celine Halawi
- Charbel Kamel
- Zakaria Kaakour
- Eros Galbiati
- Rosa Peixoto
- Tuna Dwek
Director
- Marcelo Gomes
Producers
- Ernesto Soto
- Guilherme Cezar Coelho
- Mariana Ferraz
