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From Beginning to End

Original title: Do Começo ao Fim
  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
8.9K
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Rafael Cardoso and João Gabriel Vasconcellos in From Beginning to End (2009)
Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexual.
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Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexua... Read allTwo brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexual.Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexual.

  • Director
    • Aluizio Abranches
  • Writer
    • Aluizio Abranches
  • Stars
    • Júlia Lemmertz
    • Fábio Assunção
    • Jean Pierre Noher
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    8.9K
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    • Director
      • Aluizio Abranches
    • Writer
      • Aluizio Abranches
    • Stars
      • Júlia Lemmertz
      • Fábio Assunção
      • Jean Pierre Noher
    • 60User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    Júlia Lemmertz
    • Julieta
    Fábio Assunção
    Fábio Assunção
    • Alexandre
    Jean Pierre Noher
    Jean Pierre Noher
    • Pedro
    Louise Cardoso
    Louise Cardoso
    • Rosa
    Lucas Cotrim
    • Francisco as Child
    Gabriel Kaufmann
    • Thomás (child)
    Rafael Cardoso
    Rafael Cardoso
    • Thomás
    João Gabriel Vasconcellos
    João Gabriel Vasconcellos
    • Francisco
    Mausi Martínez
    Mausi Martínez
    • Lucrécia
    Fernanda Félix
    • Bianca
    • (as Fernanda Felix)
    Eduardo Coutinho
    Eduardo Coutinho
    • Fabio
    Aloísio de Abreu
      Diego Veiga
        Bruno Dubeux
        Flávia Milioni
        Cristina Borges
        Liz Maggini
        Patrick Sampaio
        • Director
          • Aluizio Abranches
        • Writer
          • Aluizio Abranches
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        10sinnerofcinema

        An original, daring and very moving outstanding film - highly recommended

        Even though the subject matter may repel some, as the film begins it immediately immerses the viewer into the family life of brothers Thomas and Francisco. The film is fearless and daring in many ways as its touches on some very taboo subject matters. It slowly creeps up to you, but once this drama sees the boys as grown men, it takes a very nostalgic mood. There is a very haunting aspect to this film that will leave you lulled and wanting more. There is also a certain amount of sadness eminent from the fantastic performances from Rafael Cardoso and João Gabriel Vasconcellos. Both these men light up the screen, and their chemistry was incendiary with a very fierce dynamic relationship that takes twists and turns in many directions but ultimately leaves you yearning for what was once between them. The film is pretty much about life changes and how some of the best times are hard to let go as mere memories. Both brothers, in their own way, must deal with life's changes and its unexpectedness. Very poetic and always eloquent in its storytelling, dealing with such difficult subject matter was flawlessly handled sensitively in the very capable hands of Aluisio Abranches. Brazil should be proud to have this film. It represents very well the beautiful people of Brazil, their culture and it give you great insight of a culture that is filled with traditions as well as strong family and community ties.

        As the movie beautifully unfolds, we explore and observe a relationships and how difficult it can be to let go of the tie that binds.
        8nimrod_ger

        NICE one!

        I'm not going to lengthy review this Film, there's just no need to. Let me just tell you what I thought of it. First of all, it was supposed to show you a romantic LOVE STORY, not a big drama, not science fiction, not a documentary... just a plain love story. Not a 'normal' love story though, not even in gay terms. It deals with two issues at once: Gay love and incest. But in a very gentle way, that's for sure. Seeing the boys grow up, being so fond of each other surely was nice to watch! As the boys grow older and become men, they also sexualize their relationship, which came (I have to admit that) a) too late, and b) too suddenly. One would think that adolescent boys start 'playing' a little earlier than these two did. Anyway, that was the only thing that really startled me for a moment. Other than that the film was a great watch, which surely had to do with the sheer beauty of the two main actors, especially Joao Gabriel Vasconcellos, who played the older adult brother 'Francisco'. The chemistry between the two guys is wonderful, and you want these two men to love each other forever.

        I can highly recommend this film. If you want action, blood, drama, sex, drugs & Rock'n'Roll - then stay away from it. Otherwise... DO TRY!
        8sverigelagom

        Lacks any sort of tension, but aces in dealing with a difficult subject

        The movie tackles with straight-forward candidness the biggest taboo of western societies: the incest. To top it all off, the relationship happens between two brothers. The movie struck me as extremely poetic, with great cinematography and a LOT of chemistry between the main actors. The love scenes will make you gasp with their intensity and sense of poetry, but the film lacks any real reason d'être.

        The main subject in hand, with all of it's richness and subtleties, gets pushed to the side, while some other less interesting plot takes on from half the movie onwards.

        I did enjoy the film quite a bit, especially for the ease with which it talks about a very taboo subject.

        Oh, and I must mention the main actors are, naturally, extremely hot.
        10nickapopolis87

        The most beautiful and romantic film I have ever seen.

        I got this movie out on DVD without knowing too much about it and I was absolutely blown away. It is such a touching and romantic movie. I know it has taboo topics but they are handled so gently and with such acceptance by the film makers and the the characters within the story. It truly moved me in a way a film has never done for me before. It is probably not for everyone due to some of it's taboo content, but honestly, it should be viewed regardless. It is such an exquisite portrayal and will really make you think. I cannot praise this movie more highly. Forget the mind-numbing exploitative offerings of The Hangover or Bridesmaids, and see what great film can accomplish.
        7saadgkhan

        watch it for Erotic & Intimate chemistry between João Gabriel Vasconcellos and Rafael Cardoso along with Stunning Cinematography. Live a Dream!

        Do Começo ao Fim - FROM BEGINNING TO END – CATCH IT ( B+ ) Brazilian movie "Do Começo ao Fim" is a visual treat along with moving performances by João Gabriel Vasconcellos and Rafael Cardoso. This movie talks about the taboo topic of half brothers falling in Incestuous relationship & Love. Though the movie deals with sensitive and hardcore subject matter but the movie not for a second seems like anything different than a Love Story. I loved what one of the reviewer mentioned on IMDb that this movie reflects the Dream World where the Incestuous Love between Half brothers is nothing more than merely LOVE. The movie starts off with Francisco & Thomás, when they are young kids. From there the whole beauty of caring for each other was represented in a very decent way plus how the mother & Francisco's father started to feel that they are more closer than they are suppose too. I loved the way movie was progressing but then suddenly the death of Pedro (Francisco's father) & 10 years later the death of their Mother changed the movie into another direction. The movie didn't show how the boys dealt with these feeling as teenagers, because I believe that's the toughest part or Maybe as I have mentioned before the director was living in Dream World. so, from there we were left with Intimate Love of Francisco & Thomás. The Love scene between João Gabriel Vasconcellos and Rafael Cardoso was pasteurized exquisitely & the dialogues were splendidly powerful. After that movie went off to Love & Long Distance relationship between Francisco & Thomás, which was heartfelt to watch because of outstanding chemistry between João Gabriel Vasconcellos and Rafael Cardoso. João Gabriel Vasconcellos and Rafael Cardoso are exceptionally gorgeous and their chemistry and performance was very natural & touchy. There was not a second when I felt like they were merely two actors playing falling in Love because the way they behave around each other & looked at each other, it was all LOVE. Lucas Cotrin as young Francisco & Gabriel Kaufmann as young Thomás were treat to watch. They were funny, caring & shared an awesome chemistry. Júlia Lemmertz looked elegant & exquisite, if I was the director I would have loved to see the whole family dealing with this issue but somehow Director lived the Dream Charming World. Fábio Assunção Jean Pierre Noher and Louise Cardoso were good in their parts. Overall, watch it for Erotic & Intimate chemistry between João Gabriel Vasconcellos and Rafael Cardoso along with Stunning Cinematography.

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        • Trivia
          Film debuts of Rafael Cardoso and João Gabriel Vasconcellos.
        • Quotes

          Thomás: I love you because you could love somebody else yet you still love me. Just me.

        • Soundtracks
          O Leãozinho
          Performed by Caetano Veloso

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        • Release date
          • November 27, 2009 (Brazil)
        • Country of origin
          • Brazil
        • Official sites
          • Official site (Brazil)
          • Optimale (France)
        • Languages
          • Portuguese
          • Spanish
          • English
        • Also known as
          • 兄弟情人
        • Filming locations
          • Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
        • Production companies
          • Pequena Central de Produções
          • Lama Filmes
          • Estudios Quanta
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        • Gross worldwide
          • $400,422
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        • Runtime
          • 1h 34m(94 min)
        • Color
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          • Black and White
        • Sound mix
          • Dolby Digital
        • Aspect ratio
          • 2.35 : 1

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