Motel Destino

2024 · directed by Karim Aïnouz

Rating
70/100
Hit
no

Motel Destino, a sex hotel in Northern Brazil, is run by the hot-headed Elias and his restless wife, Dayana. When a young gang member on the run named Heraldo stays at the motel, Dayana becomes intrigued with him. As the two navigate a dance of power and desire, a dangerous plan for freedom emerges.

Motel Destino (2024), directed by Karim Aïnouz, rates 70/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Iago Xavier
  • Nataly Rocha
  • Fábio Assunção
  • Renan Capivara
  • Fabíola Líper
  • Isabela Catão
  • Yuri Yamamoto
  • David Santos
  • Jupyra Carvalho
  • Bertrand de Courville

Crew

  • Hélène Louvart — Director of Photography
  • Nelly Quettier — Editor
  • Amine Bouhafa — Original Music Composer
  • Benedikt Schiefer — Original Music Composer
  • Wislan Esmeraldo — Writer

More from Karim Aïnouz

  1. Invisible Life (2019) — 81/100 · hit
  2. Love for Sale (2006) — 71/100
  3. Madame Satã (2002) — 66/100
  4. Futuro Beach (2014) — 64/100
  5. Firebrand (2024) — 60/100
  6. Rosebush Pruning (2026) — 45/100

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