The Beginning and the End
Original title: Principio y fin
“Arturo Ripstein's Masterpiece”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Arturo Ripstein
- Writers
- Paz Alicia Garciadiego, Naguib Mahfouz
- Producers
- Arturo Ripstein, Alfredo Ripstein Jr.
- Production
- Alameda Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Frequently asked questions
What is The Beginning and the End rated?
The Beginning and the End has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 19 votes.
Who directed The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
When was The Beginning and the End released?
The Beginning and the End was released in 1994.
