Portrait of a Certain Orient

January. 25,2024      
Rating:
6.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Wafa'a Celine Halawi as  Emilie
Charbel Kamel as  Omar
Zakaria Kaakour as  Emir
Eros Galbiati as  Dorner
Rosa Peixoto as  Anastásia

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Reviews

Stometer
2024/01/25

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

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VeteranLight
2024/01/26

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

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Voxitype
2024/01/27

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

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Janae Milner
2024/01/28

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

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