Portrait of a Certain Orient
Retrato de um Certo Oriente
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.
Marcelo Gomes Director Pierre de Kerchove Director of Photography Karen Harley Editor Piero Bianchi Original Music Composer Mateus Alves Original Music Composer Sami Bordokan Original Music Composer Maria Camargo Writer Marcelo Gomes Writer Gustavo Campos Writer Ernesto Soto Producer Guilherme Cezar Coelho Producer Mariana Ferraz Producer
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