The End and the Beginning


1h 50m 2007

Brief 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.

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.

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