The Beginning and the End
"Arturo Ripstein's Masterpiece"
Originally released in 1994. The Beginning and the End is a drama film. directed by Arturo Ripstein. With a runtime of 3h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Julieta Egurrola, Ernesto Laguardia, and Bruno Bichir
Synopsis
The film tells the story of the Boteros, a middle-class Mexican family struggling against poverty after their father's death. Ignacia (Egurrola) is the Boteros mother, a desperate woman who chooses to sacrifice the destiny of her three older children, in order to protect Gabriel (Laguardia) the youngest one. She believes Gabriel will climb the social structure and bring back the lost fortune to the family. But destiny has other plans for the Boteros and tragedy will overcome eventually. Based on the novel of Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
3h 7m
187 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (15 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Alameda Films
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Beginning and the End about?
The film tells the story of the Boteros, a middle-class Mexican family struggling against poverty after their father's death. Ignacia (Egurrola) is the Boteros mother, a desperate woman who chooses...
Who directed The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
How long is The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End has a runtime of 3 hours and 7 minutes (187 minutes total).
When was The Beginning and the End released?
The Beginning and the End was released on June 24, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Beginning and the End?
The main cast of The Beginning and the End includes Julieta Egurrola, Ernesto Laguardia, Bruno Bichir, Lucía Muñoz, Alberto Estrella.