| From Beginning to End | |
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| Directed by | Aluizio Abranches |
| Produced by | Aluizio Abranches Fernando Libonati Marco Nanini Iker Monfort |
| Written by | Aluizio Abranches |
| Starring | Rafael Cardoso João Gabriel Vasconcellos Júlia Lemmertz Fábio Assunção |
| Music by | André Abujambra |
| Cinematography | Ueli Steiger |
| Editing by | Fábio S. Limma |
| Studio | Lama Filmes |
| Distributed by | TLA Releasing |
| Release date(s) | November 12, 2009 (Mix Brasil) November 27, 2009 (Brazil) |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese Spanish English |
| Budget | $1 million[1] |
| Box office | $400,422[2] |
From Beginning to End (Portuguese: Do Começo ao Fim) is a 2009 Brazilian drama film that premiered on November 27, 2009,[3] starring Fábio Assunção, Júlia Lemmertz, Gabriel Kaufmann, Lucas Cotrim, João Gabriel Vasconcellos and Rafael Cardoso.[4]
The film is considered low budget, not exceeding 2 million. Aluizio Abranches, creator and director of the film, took his idea to many entrepreneurs, some of them even suggested that it should be a relationship between a brother and sister or heterosexual, but Abranches was true to his idea and did not give up on it, until he got sponsorship from a small producer Marco Nanini.
The film's director claims it is not intended in any way to raise flags. Although the film deals with two types of relationships that are often considered "taboo" (homosexuality and incest), Abranches said that his only intention was to show a love story, regardless of conditions.
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The movie was filmed almost entirely in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Parts of the movie were filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[6]
The soundtrack is out now. It has open on December 11, 2009, and has been a huge hit all over Brazil. It brings big names from Brazilian popular music such as Maria Bethania, Angela Ro Ro, Simone and Zizi Possi. Songs like "Summer 78", "Folhas de Outono", "Saudade" and "Outono" are the big ones in this album.[7]
| Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | |||||||||
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| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 1. | "O Leoazinho (Little Lion)" | Caetano Veloso | 3:39 | ||||||
| 2. | "Lágrimas de Diamantes (Diamond Tears)" | Moska | 4:15 | ||||||
| 3. | "Ne me quitte pas" | Maria Gadú | 5:47 | ||||||
| 4. | "Tango pra Tereza (Tango for Tereza)" | Ney Matogrosso | 4:05 | ||||||
| 5. | "Elevador (The Lift)" | André Abujamra | 3:53 | ||||||
| 6. | "Porque Eu Sei Que é Amor (Because I Know What Love Is)" | Titãs | 4:17 | ||||||
| 7. | "Folhas de Outono (Autumn Leaves)" | Zizi Possi & Ana Carolina | 3:46 | ||||||
| 8. | "Presente Passado (Present Past)" | Isabela Taviani | 4:36 | ||||||
| 9. | "Um Dia Um Adeus (One Day A Good-Bye)" | Vanessa da Mata | 4:14 | ||||||
| 10. | "Seu Olhar (Your Look)" | Seu Jorge | 4:00 | ||||||
| 11. | "Bilhete no Fim (Message at the End)" | Moska | 3:58 | ||||||
| 12. | "Vidas Inteiras (Lifetime)" | Adriana Calcanhoto | 4:12 | ||||||
| 13. | "Repare nos Meus Olhos (Pay Attention In My Eyes)" | Zélia Duncan | 3:49 | ||||||
| 14. | "Canção de Amor (Love Story)" | Bebel Gilberto | 4:45 | ||||||
| 15. | "Bem Pra Você (Good for You)" | Simone | 3:44 | ||||||
| 16. | "Se Chovesse Você (If It Rains You)" | Eliana Printes & Chico Cézar | 4:58 | ||||||
| 17. | "Saudade (Missing You)" | Lenine & Maria Bethânia | 3:45 | ||||||
| 18. | "Todo Sentimento (Every Feeling)" | Chico Buarque | 5:04 | ||||||
| 19. | "Só Vou Gostar de Quem Gosta de Mim (I'll Only Love Who Loves Me)" | Eliana Printes | 5:18 | ||||||
| 20. | "Outono (Autumn)" | Angela Ro Ro | 3:29 | ||||||
| 21. | "Suburbano Coração (Suburban Heart)" | Monica Salmaso | 3:34 | ||||||
| 22. | "Summer 78" | Yann Thiersen | 3:06 | ||||||
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The film attracted more than ten thousand viewers during its weekend debut. Playing in only nine theaters (compared with 550 showing 2012), the film finished sixth place during its opening weekend.[8]
The film was shown on May 26 during the 2010 Seattle International Film Festival. In June 26 during the 2010 Frameline Film Festival. In July 9 during the 2010 Outfest Film Festival and July 15 during the 2010 QFest.[9]
Promotional video of the film was placed on YouTube and came as the film's director, more than 400,000 views, generating comments varied from outrage to enthusiasm.
From Beginning to End grossed $62,081 in nine theaters its opening weekend, $365,094 in second weekend, the film finished sixth place during its opening weekend.[10] The film went on to gross $386,049 in Brazil and $14,373 in Taiwan, for a foreign total of $400,422.[11]
| Professional reviews | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Fred Burleno[12] | (5/10) |
| Cine Players[13] | |
| DVD Verdict | (unfavorable) |
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The film has received mixed reviews. Brett Cullum of the DVD Verdict said, "Guilty of incest, which is just not attractive on film or in real life."[14] Entertainment Film News critic Jorge Ameer said, "This film is fearless and daring in many ways as its touches on some very taboo subject matters. There is a very haunting aspect to this film that will leave you lulled and wanting more."[15] David Hall of Gay Celluloid said, "a film that is as compelling, as it is remarkably non-judgmental. Yet unlike other works of this nature, Starcrossed included, here takes time in laying the foundation stone of his incestuous piece, resulting in the first third of the film being about boys in love - literally."[16]