You are here:

From Beginning to End

Name: From Beginning to End
Director: Aluizio Abranches
Released: 2009
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

6.9/10

Good

2009

Not Rated

Director

Aluizio Abranches

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

From Beginning to End is a sophisticated deconstruction of mid-century social constraints. By centering a queer, class-conscious romance in a historical context, the film effectively challenges the assumptions of the era. The film excels in its commitment to queer ability to act, where the protagonists' desires are the primary drivers of the plot. It uses socioeconomic disparities as a metaphor for broader systemic inequities, making the personal struggle feel deeply political. While the film offers a strong critique of social institutions, its focus remains narrow, primarily centered on class and sexuality rather than a broader spectrum of racial or disability-based representation.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does From Beginning to End have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on a romantic relationship between two men, which drives their character development and provides them who play a significant role in driving the story despite the societal pressures of the 1940s.

How does From Beginning to End portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional mid-20th century masculine expectations by emphasizing emotional resilience and vulnerability among the main characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is From Beginning to End?

Good

Diversity is shown through class differences rather than explicit racial markers. The contrast between upper-class and working-class backgrounds highlights systemic power dynamics.

How does From Beginning to End represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film criticizes conservative family structures and traditional social institutions. It emphasizes emotional authenticity over adherence to religious doctrine or established social norms.

Does From Beginning to End include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant depictions of visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Strong ability to act for the queer characters that drives the central story.
Effective deconstruction of rigid mid-century masculine norms.
Sophisticated critique of oppressive social and class hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

Lack of representation for visible or invisible disabilities.
Limited exploration of racial diversity beyond socioeconomic class dynamics.

Official Synopsis

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.

How are these scores produced? →