Voyage to the Beginning of the World (1997): Cast
Voyage to the Beginning of the World is a 1997 drama starring Marcello Mastroianni as Manoel, Isabel de Castro and Jean-Yves Gautier. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Gemini Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Voyage to the Beginning of the World About?
The premise of Voyage to the Beginning of the World without spoilers.
Manoel, an aging director, leads his film crew on a road‑trip across Portugal, tracing the roots of Afonso—a celebrated French actor whose father emigrated from Portugal to France. As they follow Afonso’s origins, Manoel is drawn into vivid recollections of his own youth, reflecting on identity, memory, and the ties that bind past and present.
Voyage to the Beginning of the World Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- father
- reference to spanish civil war
- woman wears black
- portugese folklore
- young woman
- genealogy
- portugal
- journey
- identity
- tradition
- intellectual
- family line
+12 more Show fewer
- self discovery
- noble
- ancestors
- minimalist movie
- actors
- director
- cult director
- play director
- car journey
- star died before release
- lead actor's last film
- autobiographical
Voyage to the Beginning of the World Cast & Characters
Marcello Mastroianni leads the cast as Manoel, with Isabel de Castro as Maria Afonso and Jean-Yves Gautier as Afonso.
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Marcello Mastroianni as Manoel - Isabel de Castro as Maria Afonso
- Jean-Yves Gautier as Afonso
- José Pinto as José Afonso
Also Starring in Voyage to the Beginning of the World
· 12 more- Manoel de Oliveira Driver
- Isabel Ruth Olga
- Diogo Dória Duarte
- Leonor Silveira Judite
- Adelaide Teixeira Senhora
- Jorge Mota Homem 3
- Mário Moutinho Homem 2
- José Maria Vaz da Silva Assistente
- Cécile Sanz de Alba Cristina
- Fernando Bento Homem 1
- Sara Alves Menina
- Helder Esteves Menino
Voyage to the Beginning of the World Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Journey to the Beginning of the World” and “Viaggio all'inizio del mondo”.
- Also known as
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- Journey to the Beginning of the World
- Viaggio all'inizio del mondo
- Reise an den Anfang der Welt
- Utazás a világ kezdetéhez
- Podróż do początku świata
- Путешествие к началу мира
- Viaje al principio del mundo
- 世界の始まりへの旅
- 世界源头之旅
- Voyage au début du monde
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Portuguese House, Mysteries of Lisbon and Voyage to Nowhere.
Voyage to the Beginning of the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Voyage to the Beginning of the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Voyage to the Beginning of the World?
Voyage to the Beginning of the World runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Voyage to the Beginning of the World released?
Voyage to the Beginning of the World was released on May 5, 1997.
Who is in the cast of Voyage to the Beginning of the World?
Voyage to the Beginning of the World stars Marcello Mastroianni as Manoel, Isabel de Castro as Maria Afonso and Jean-Yves Gautier as Afonso, among 16 credited actors.
Does Voyage to the Beginning of the World have a post-credit scene?
No. Voyage to the Beginning of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Voyage to the Beginning of the World in?
The original language of Voyage to the Beginning of the World is Portuguese.
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