PORTRAIT OF A CERTAIN ORIENT

[2024]

FEATURE FILM, FICTION

EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT AND DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANT

directed by Marcelo Gomes

a Matizar Filmes production

co-production with Kavac Film (Italy), Gullane, Muiraquitã Filmes, Misti Filmes, Globo Filmes and Canal Brasil.

in association with Orjouane Productions (Lebanon), VideoFilmes and Bubbles Project

O2 Play distribution

Lebanon, 1949. Two Catholic siblings, Emilie and Emir, flee from an imminent war. During the journey, Emilie falls in love with a Muslim merchant, Omar. Emir suffers an uncontrollable jealousy and will use their religious differences to set them apart.

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS

• Best Film at the Huelva Film Festival

• Best Cinematography at the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival

• APCA Award for Best Screenplay

• Premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival

• Special Mention at the Cinélatino in Toulouse

• BAFICI

• FILMFEST MÜNCHEN

• Rio de Janeiro Film Festival