
Cinetrā

Cinetrā

Retrato de um Certo Oriente (original title)
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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.
IFFR – International Film Festival Rotterdam 2024
Cast: Wafa'a Celine Halawi, Charbel Kamel, Zakaria Kaakour, Eros Galbiati, Rosa Peixoto, Tuna Dwek, Nando Azevedo, Adriano Barroso, Fenicia Lucas de Castro, Francisco de Souza, Domoh El, Ohn Emil Fawzy, Randa Ghattas, Ivan Granhen, Katja Holldampf, Severiano Kedásery, Paulo Marat, Fatima Al Moussawi, Amina Naim, Sandra Nanayna
Writers: Marcelo Gomes (Writer), Gustavo Campos (Writer), Maria Camargo (Writer), Milton Hatoum (Original Story)
Cinematographer: Pierre de Kerchove
Production Designer: Caterina Pepe, Marcos Pedroso
Editor: Karen Harley
Sound Designer: Pedrinho Moreira, Moabe Filho
Composer: Mateus Alves, Piero Bianchi
Costume Designer: Rô Nascimento, Fabio Cicolani
Direction team: Maria Clara Escobar (First Assistant Director), Pethrus Tiburcio (Second Assistant Director)
Producers: Mariana Ferraz, Tatiana Leite, Mariana Ferraz
Production: Matizar Filmes, Kavac Film, Gullane Entretenimento, Misti Filmes