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Portrait of a Certain Orient

Movie
Audience Score
70
Portrait of a Certain Orient
NR 1 hr 32 minDrama
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.
StarringWafa'a Celine HalawiCharbel KamelZakaria Kaakour
DirectorMarcelo Gomes
WritersMarcelo GomesGustavo CamposMaria Camargo

Movie Details

Original Language:Portuguese
Executive Producers:Mariana Ferraz, Ernesto Soto, Eliane Ferreira, Mauro Pizzo, Patrick Carrarin
Production Companies:Matizar Filmes, Kavac Film, Gullane Entretenimento, Misti Filmes, Globo Filmes, Canal Brasil, Bubbles Project, VideoFilmes, Muiraquitã Filmes, Orjouane Productions
Movie Tags:
romanceindígenainterfaith romancepaixãoamor proibidolibanoterritóriomigraçãoamazôniaretrato