Motel Destino
Synopsis
Motel Destino, a sex hotel in Northern Brazil, is run by the hot-headed Elias and his restless wife, Dayana. When a young gang member on the run named Heraldo stays at the motel, Dayana becomes intrigued with him. As the two navigate a dance of power and desire, a dangerous plan for freedom emerges.
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Official Trailer #2 [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Viennale Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karim Aïnouz
- Screenplay & Story
- Wislan Esmeraldo, Mauricio Zacharias, Karim Aïnouz
- Original Score
- Benedikt Schiefer, Amine Bouhafa
- Original Title
- Motel Destino
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Inflámavel, Gullane Entretenimento, Telecine, Maneki Films, Globo Filmes, Canal Brasil, The Match Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karim Aïnouz
Wislan Esmeraldo, Mauricio Zacharias, Karim Aïnouz
Benedikt Schiefer, Amine Bouhafa
Hélène Louvart
Nelly Quettier
Fabiano Gullane, Marcelo Campanér, Maurício Macêdo, Janaina Bernardes, Gabriela Tocchio
Department Leadership Roster
Fabiano Gullane
Producer
Janaina Bernardes
Producer
André Novis
Producer
Gabrielle Tana
Producer
Hélène Théodoly
Producer
Caio Gullane
Producer
Nelly Quettier
Editor
Benedikt Schiefer
Original Music Composer
Ananda Frazao
Costume Design
Marcos Pedroso
Production Design
Karim Aïnouz
Director
Wislan Esmeraldo
Writer
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Amine Bouhafa
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Sexuality • Threat
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motel Destino
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What is Motel Destino about?
Motel Destino, a sex hotel in Northern Brazil, is run by the hot-headed Elias and his restless wife, Dayana. When a young gang member on the run named Heraldo stays at the motel, Dayana becomes intrigued with him. As the two navigate a dance of power and desire, a dangerous plan for freedom emerges.
Who directed Motel Destino?
Motel Destino was directed by Karim Aïnouz.
Who stars in Motel Destino?
The principal cast of Motel Destino includes Iago Xavier, Nataly Rocha, Fábio Assunção, Renan Capivara, Fabíola Líper.
When was Motel Destino released and how long is it?
Motel Destino was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Motel Destino?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Motel Destino was composed by Benedikt Schiefer, Amine Bouhafa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Motel Destino?
Motel Destino holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).