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Principio y fin (1994) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1994 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1994, Principio y fin is a drame film directed by Arturo Ripstein, running about 187 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Principio y fin stars Ernesto Laguardia as Gabriel Botero, Julieta Egurrola as Ignacia Botero, Blanca Guerra as Julia and Lucía Muñoz as Mireya Botero, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Principio y fin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Principio y fin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Principio y fin tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Principio y fin (1994)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Principio y fin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Principio y fin worth watching?
Principio y fin holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Principio y fin?
Principio y fin stars Ernesto Laguardia, Julieta Egurrola, Blanca Guerra, Lucía Muñoz and Verónica Merchant.
When was Principio y fin released?
Principio y fin was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 187 minutes.