Quartet for the End of Time
Cuarteto para el fin del tiempo
Synopsis
The story of a young man who lives alone in his house, and his indifference and solitude with the world around him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Original Score
- Olivier Messiaen
- Original Title
- Cuarteto para el fin del tiempo
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- UNAM, Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematográficos (CUEC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfonso Cuarón
Alfonso Cuarón
Olivier Messiaen
Ariel Velázquez
Ariel Velázquez, Alfonso Cuarón
Department Leadership Roster
Alfonso Cuarón
Director
Ariel Velázquez
Editor
Alfonso Cuarón
Editor
Alfonso Cuarón
Writer
Ariel Velázquez
Director of Photography
Olivier Messiaen
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quartet for the End of Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Quartet for the End of Time about?
The story of a young man who lives alone in his house, and his indifference and solitude with the world around him.
Who directed Quartet for the End of Time?
Quartet for the End of Time was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Who stars in Quartet for the End of Time?
The principal cast of Quartet for the End of Time includes Angel Torralba, Ramón Barragán, Guillermo García Cantú, Mariagna Prats, Rafael Sánchez Navarro.
When was Quartet for the End of Time released and how long is it?
Quartet for the End of Time was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Quartet for the End of Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quartet for the End of Time was composed by Olivier Messiaen.