The Beginning and the End
The Beginning and the End (1994) is a drama film, directed by Arturo Ripstein. It stars Julieta Egurrola and Ernesto Laguardia. It explores the fragility and strength of family ties. The 187-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.
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What The Beginning and the End Is 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 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.
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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 to sacrifice the destiny of her three older children, in order to protect Gabriel (Laguardia) the youngest one.
Where can I watch The Beginning and the End?
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How long is The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End runs for 187 minutes (3h 7m).
When did The Beginning and the End come out?
The Beginning and the End was released in 1994.
Who directed The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
Who stars in The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End stars Julieta Egurrola, Ernesto Laguardia, Bruno Bichir, Lucía Muñoz.
What is The Beginning and the End's rating?
The Beginning and the End holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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