Portrait of a Certain Orient

2024 1h 32m PT

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 3

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marcelo Gomes
Writers: Marcelo Gomes, Gustavo Campos, Maria Camargo
Languages: Arabic, French, Portuguese
Countries: Brazil, Italy, Lebanon

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, French, Portuguese.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Brazil, Italy, Lebanon.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marcelo Gomes, shot by Pierre de Kerchove. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mateus Alves. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Karen Harley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Wafa'a Celine Halawi and Charbel Kamel and Zakaria Kaakour carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt30768102 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Marcelo Gomes directs. Pierre de Kerchove behind the camera. Mateus Alves scores. Karen Harley cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil, Italy, Lebanon. Dialogue in Arabic, French, Portuguese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, French, Portuguese.
3International production across 3 countries: Brazil, Italy, Lebanon.
4Directed by Marcelo Gomes, shot by Pierre de Kerchove. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Mateus Alves. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Karen Harley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Wafa'a Celine Halawi and Charbel Kamel and Zakaria Kaakour carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt30768102 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 18 themes, including "indigenous", "romance", "libano", "território".