Portrait of a Certain Orient

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.

Direction: Marcelo Gomes

Script: Marcelo Gomes, Maria Camargo e Gustavo Campos

Cast: Wafa’a Celine Halawi, Zakaria Kaakour, Charbel Kamel, Rosa Peixoto, Eros Galbiati

Production: Matizar Filmes, Gullane, Misti Filmes, Muraquitã Filmes, Canal Brasil, Globo Filmes (Brasil) and Kavac Film (Itália)

Associate Production: Bubbles Project e VideoFilmes (Brasil), Orjouane Productions (Líbano)

World Sales: O2 Play

Year of Production: 2024