The Beginning of Time
El comienzo del tiempo
Synopsis
Antonio and Bertha are an elderly couple, about 90 years old who find themselves in trouble when social security pensions are suspended due to a financial and social crisis in the country where they live. Given the fact that their children have not visited them in many years they are confronted with the need to survive alone. The couple is forced to sell their belongings and sustain themselves selling food on the street orstealing. The lives of the two elderly people change when their son Jonas and grandson Paco, absent from their lives for over a decade, appear unexpectedly once again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Morelia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernardo Arellano
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardo Arellano
- Original Title
- El comienzo del tiempo
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Agrupación Caramelo Cinematográfica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernardo Arellano
Bernardo Arellano
Department Leadership Roster
Bernardo Arellano
Director
Bernardo Arellano
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What is The Beginning of Time about?
Antonio and Bertha are an elderly couple, about 90 years old who find themselves in trouble when social security pensions are suspended due to a financial and social crisis in the country where they live. Given the fact that their children have not visited them in many years they are confronted with the need to survive alone. The couple is forced to sell their belongings and sustain themselves selling food on the street orstealing. The lives of the two elderly people change when their son Jonas and grandson Paco, absent from their lives for over a decade, appear unexpectedly once again.
Who directed The Beginning of Time?
The Beginning of Time was directed by Bernardo Arellano.
Who stars in The Beginning of Time?
The principal cast of The Beginning of Time includes Antonio Pérez Carbajal, Bertha Olivia Ramírez, Francisco Barreiro, José Sefami.
When was The Beginning of Time released and how long is it?
The Beginning of Time was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.