Portrait of a Certain Orient

(2024)

★ 7 IMDb · 2 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 2024

Runtime: 92 мин

Country: Brazil, Italy

Director: Marcelo Gomes

Cast: Wafa'a Celine Halawi, Charbel Kamel, Zakaria Kaakour, Eros Galbiati, Rosa Peixoto, Tuna Dwek, Nando Azevedo, Adriano Barroso, Fenicia Lucas de Castro, Francisco de Souza

Plot

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.