Motel Destino

This neon-lit steamy thriller sees a young man hiding from a mob boss in a Brazilian love motel after a botched hit, where he embarks on an affair that could prove dangerous. A busy love hotel provides the steamy backdrop for this erotic thriller from Karim Aïnouz, which draws on classic noir themes from the likes of Double Indemnity and The Postman Always Rings Twice. Heraldo (Iago Xavier) is on the run after a botched hit when he takes shelter at the sweat-soaked establishment. There he falls for the wife (Nataly Rocha) of the volatile owner (Fabio Assunção) and he embarks on a dangerous affair with her. This may be a place of sexual escape, but whether Heraldo can get out is another question. Aïnouz’s gripping neon-lit neo-noir is unpredictable and stylishly intense. Screening as part of Official Selection Portuguese with English Subtitles Thanks to CurzonBrazil, France 2024PT1H55MN/C 15+2025-02-28

Iago Xavier

Nataly Rocha

Fábio Assunção

Karim AÏnouz

Motel Destino"Motel Destino"

Showtimes

March 1, 3:20 pm