Portrait of a Certain Orient follows two Catholic siblings from 1949 Lebanon whose journey to Brazil takes a dramatic turn when Emilie falls for a Muslim merchant, igniting jealousy, cultural tension, and tragedy. Set against the lush backdrop of the Amazon, the film explores love, prejudice, and the complex legacy of Lebanese immigration.
Portrait of a Certain Orient
DIRECTOR
Marcelo Gomes
RUN TIME
93 minutes
LANGUAGE
Arabic + Portuguese with English Subtitles
YEAR
2024
Country
Lebanon, Italy, Brazil
English Subtitles
Yes
Genre
Drama, Noir
Cast
Charbel Kamel, Wafa Celine Halawi
Classification
Restricted to persons aged 15 years and over unless accompanied by an adult
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