Voyage to the Beginning of the World
Viagem ao Princípio do Mundo
Synopsis
Manoel is an aging film director who travels with the film crew through Portugal in search of the origins of Afonso, a famous French actor whose father emigrated from Portugal to France and in process remembers his own youth.
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Marcello Mastroianni
Manoel
Jean-Yves Gautier
Afonso
Leonor Silveira
Judite
Diogo Dória
Duarte
Isabel de Castro
Maria Afonso
Cécile Sanz de Alba
Cristina
José Pinto
José Afonso
Adelaide Teixeira
Senhora
Isabel Ruth
Olga
Manoel de Oliveira
Driver
José Maria Vaz da Silva
Assistente
Fernando Bento
Homem 1
Mário Moutinho
Homem 2
Jorge Mota
Homem 3
Sara Alves
Menina
Helder Esteves
Menino
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 26, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Score
- Emmanuel Nuñes
- Original Title
- Viagem ao Princípio do Mundo
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira
Emmanuel Nuñes
Renato Berta
Valérie Loiseleux
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Manoel de Oliveira
Writer
Paulo Branco
Producer
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Valérie Loiseleux
Editor
Zé Branco
Production Design
Isabel Favila
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Voyage to the Beginning of the World.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Voyage to the Beginning of the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Voyage to the Beginning of the World about?
Manoel is an aging film director who travels with the film crew through Portugal in search of the origins of Afonso, a famous French actor whose father emigrated from Portugal to France and in process remembers his own youth.
Who directed Voyage to the Beginning of the World?
Voyage to the Beginning of the World was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in Voyage to the Beginning of the World?
The principal cast of Voyage to the Beginning of the World includes Marcello Mastroianni, Jean-Yves Gautier, Leonor Silveira, Diogo Dória, Isabel de Castro.
When was Voyage to the Beginning of the World released and how long is it?
Voyage to the Beginning of the World was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Voyage to the Beginning of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Voyage to the Beginning of the World was composed by Emmanuel Nuñes.