The End and the Beginning
Brief Synopsis
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An exploration of everyday people in the rural backcountry of Paraiba, Brazil. The wise, weathered faces of these village philosophers reveal a lifetime of experiences and a strong will to survive. Despite their hardscrabble lives, they have been able to maintain their pride and independence.
Cast & Crew
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Eduardo Coutinho
Director
Mauricio Andrade Ramos
Executive Producer
Jordana Berg
Editor
Jacques Cheuiche
Cinematographer
Eduardo Coutinho
Associate Producer
Eduardo Coutinho
Screenplay
Film Details
Also Known As
O Fim e o PrincĂpio
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 50m
Synopsis
An exploration of everyday people in the rural backcountry of Paraiba, Brazil. The wise, weathered faces of these village philosophers reveal a lifetime of experiences and a strong will to survive. Despite their hardscrabble lives, they have been able to maintain their pride and independence.
Director
Eduardo Coutinho
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
O Fim e o PrincĂpio
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 50m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Documentaries) April 26-May 10, 2007.
color
dialogue Portuguese