Mostra Brasil
Portrait of a Certain Orient
Retrato de um Certo Oriente
In 1949, Lebanon faces an imminent war. Two Catholic siblings, Emilie and Emir, set sail for Brazil in search of a better life. During the journey, Emilie falls in love with Omar, a Muslim merchant. Consumed by jealousy, Emir tries to separate the couple, constantly emphasizing their religious differences. As they approach their final destination, the men get into a fight, and Emir is injured. Emilie’s only option is to disembark in an indigenous village deep in the forest to find a cure for her brother. Once he recovers, they continue to Manaus, where Emilie will make a decision that leads to tragic consequences. Addressing themes like memory, passion, and prejudice, the film portrays the saga of Lebanese immigrants in northern Brazil.
Presented at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Horários de exibição
24/10
21:50
CINESYSTEM FREI CANECA 1
29/10
14:00
CINEMATECA SALA GRANDE OTELO
29/10
20:30
CINEMATECA - SALA OSCARITO
direction
Marcelo Gomes
screenplay
Marcelo Gomes, Maria Camargo, Gustavo Campos
cinematography
Pierre de Kerchove
editing
Karen Harley
sound
Moabe Filho, Pedrinho Moreira, Giacomo Vitiello, Antonio Casparriello
music
Mateus Alves, Piero Bianchi, Sami Bordokan
production design
Marcos Pedroso, Caterina Pepe
cast
Wafa’a Celine Halawi, Charbel Kamel, Zakaria Kaakour, Eros Galbiati, Rosa Peixoto
production
Guilherme Coelho, Mariana Ferraz, Ernesto Soto Canny
co-production
Eliane Ferreira, Simone Gattoni, Patrick Carrarin, Fabiano Gullane, Caio Gullane, André Novis
produced by
Matizar Filmes
co-produced by
Kavac Film, Gullane, Misti Filmes, Muiraquitã Filmes, Globo Filmes, Canal Brasil
distribution
O2 Play
indicative rating
12
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