The End and the Beginning
O Fim e o Princípio
Synopsis
A film that began from zero. Without any previous research, characters, locations or established themes, a film crew arrives at the Paraiba backlands in search of people with stories to tell. In the town of São João do Rio Peixe, they discover the Araçás Farm, a rural community where 86 families live, the majority connected by family ties. Thanks to the mediation of a young woman from Araçás, the residents – consisting mostly of elderly people – tell their life stories, marked by popular Catholicism, hierarchy, a sense of family and honor. A world on the verge of disappearing.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Coutinho
- Original Title
- O Fim e o Princípio
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- VideoFilmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Coutinho
Jacques Cheuiche
Jordana Berg
João Moreira Salles, Mauricio Andrade Ramos
Department Leadership Roster
Eduardo Coutinho
Director
Jordana Berg
Editor
Jacques Cheuiche
Director of Photography
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What is The End and the Beginning about?
A film that began from zero. Without any previous research, characters, locations or established themes, a film crew arrives at the Paraiba backlands in search of people with stories to tell. In the town of São João do Rio Peixe, they discover the Araçás Farm, a rural community where 86 families live, the majority connected by family ties. Thanks to the mediation of a young woman from Araçás, the residents – consisting mostly of elderly people – tell their life stories, marked by popular Catholicism, hierarchy, a sense of family and honor. A world on the verge of disappearing.
Who directed The End and the Beginning?
The End and the Beginning was directed by Eduardo Coutinho.
Who stars in The End and the Beginning?
The principal cast of The End and the Beginning includes Not specified.
When was The End and the Beginning released and how long is it?
The End and the Beginning was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.