Portrait of a Certain Orient
Retrato de um Certo Oriente
Synopsis
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.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-22
Top Cast
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Wafa'a Celine Halawi
Emilie
Charbel Kamel
Omar
Zakaria Kaakour
Emir
Eros Galbiati
Dorner
Rosa Peixoto
Anastásia
Tuna Dwek
Madre Superiora
Nando Azevedo
Forasteiro 2
Adriano Barroso
Funcionário Porto Amazônia
Fenicia Lucas de Castro
Recepcionista de Hotel
Francisco de Souza
Canoeiro
Domoh El
Domoh
Ohn Emil Fawzy
Migrante Palestino
Randa Ghattas
Mulher no Porto 2
Ivan Granhen
Sheik
Katja Holldampf
Passageira Alemã
Severiano Kedásery
Tacumã
Paulo Marat
Forasteiro 1
Fatima Al Moussawi
Mulher no Porto 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lebanese Film Festival in Australia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcelo Gomes
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcelo Gomes, Gustavo Campos, Maria Camargo, Milton Hatoum
- Original Score
- Mateus Alves, Piero Bianchi, Sami Bordokan
- Original Title
- Retrato de um Certo Oriente
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Italy, Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Matizar Filmes, Kavac Film, Gullane Entretenimento, Misti Filmes, Globo Filmes, Canal Brasil, Bubbles Project, VideoFilmes, Muiraquitã Filmes, Orjouane Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcelo Gomes
Marcelo Gomes, Gustavo Campos, Maria Camargo, Milton Hatoum
Mateus Alves, Piero Bianchi, Sami Bordokan
Pierre de Kerchove
Karen Harley
Mariana Ferraz, Ernesto Soto, Mauro Pizzo, Patrick Carrarin, Eliane Ferreira
Department Leadership Roster
Marcelo Gomes
Director
Mariana Ferraz
Producer
Ernesto Soto
Producer
Marcelo Gomes
Writer
Gustavo Campos
Writer
Maria Camargo
Writer
Karen Harley
Editor
Rô Nascimento
Costume Design
Mateus Alves
Original Music Composer
Fabio Cicolani
Costume Design
Pierre de Kerchove
Director of Photography
Maria Diaz
Costume Design
Piero Bianchi
Original Music Composer
Sami Bordokan
Original Music Composer
Guilherme Coelho
Producer
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What is Portrait of a Certain Orient about?
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.
Who directed Portrait of a Certain Orient?
Portrait of a Certain Orient was directed by Marcelo Gomes.
Who stars in Portrait of a Certain Orient?
The principal cast of Portrait of a Certain Orient includes Wafa'a Celine Halawi, Charbel Kamel, Zakaria Kaakour, Eros Galbiati, Rosa Peixoto.
When was Portrait of a Certain Orient released and how long is it?
Portrait of a Certain Orient was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Portrait of a Certain Orient?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portrait of a Certain Orient was composed by Mateus Alves, Piero Bianchi, Sami Bordokan.