Portrait of a Certain Orient

Set in the late 1940s, this drama follows Catholic siblings Emilie and Emir as they flee a destabilizing Lebanon for a new life in Brazil. During their voyage, Emilie begins a romantic relationship with Omar, a Muslim merchant. This bond sparks intense jealousy in Emir, whose reactions and the eventual decisions made by Emilie lead to a tragic outcome within the Brazilian rainforests.

Directed by Marcelo Gomes, the film is the third feature in a chronology that includes Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures, and Paloma, preceding his 2026 work Dolores. The screenplay was written by Gomes alongside Maria Camargo and Gustavo Campos. The production was a collaboration between companies from Brazil, Italy, and Lebanon, including VideoFilmes and Globo Filmes.

The movie stars Wafa'a Celine Halawi, Charbel Kamel, and Zakaria Kaakour, with a total credited cast of 24 performers. It holds a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb based on 137 votes.