Experiencing Interruptions?

The End was just The Beginning

When Catarina finds out that she is pregnant, she questions the responsibility and consequences of bringing a child into this world and age.

  • Antonio Aleixo
    Director
  • Antonio Aleixo
    Writer
  • Patricia Hibon
    Producer
  • Mariana Monteiro
    Key Cast
    "Catarina"
  • Joana Coelho
    Key Cast
    "Sofia"
  • Rodrigo Soares
    Key Cast
    "Vasco"
  • Joana Cardoso Coelho
    Key Cast
    "Carla"
  • Marta Mota
    Key Cast
    "Vasco's Wife"
  • Filipe Amorim
    Key Cast
    "Diogo"
  • Maria Simões
    Key Cast
    "Mãe do Diogo"
  • Carolina Aleixo
    Key Cast
    "Child 01"
  • Pedro Aleixo
    Key Cast
    "Child 02"
  • Yasmin Pereira
    Key Cast
    "Child 03"
  • Patricia Hibon
    Executive Producer
  • João Bernardo Souza
    Executive Producer
  • João Bernardo Souza
    Director of Protography
  • Pedro Franco
    Composer
  • Francisco Dinis Maia
    Assistant Director
  • Tomás Fidalgo
    First Camera Assistant
  • João Bordeira
    Second Camera Assistant
  • João Bordeira
    Head Gaffer
  • Ivo Magalhães
    Head Grip
  • Miguel Marés
    Drone Operator
  • Bruno Sopa
    Sound Director
  • Tiago Santos
    Sound Assistant
  • Mariana Barreto
    Art Director
  • Rita Prieto Alves
    Stylist
  • Sara Castro
    Makeup Artist
  • Antonio Aleixo
    Offline Editor
  • Ana Marques
    Grading
  • Miguel Lima
    Sound Post Producer
  • Tiago Inácio
    3D Artists
  • João Boaventura
    3D Artists
  • André Bandeira
    VFX Artist
  • Ricardo Cruz
    Set Photographer
  • Rita João
    Making Of
  • Ana Santos
    Making Of
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    O Fim era Apenas o Início
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 1, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, RED, 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Antonio Aleixo

Two times nominated (2019 and 2023) and Awarded by the Portuguese Film Academy with a Sophia Award for best short documentary (2019) amongst other international awards before and after, I’m a storyteller at heart with a sharp eye for rhythm and emotions. I live to inspire others and take pride in realising that, from film to film, I become better at what I do.

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Director Statement

From a young age I've always been passionate about post apocalyptic movies. Yet I've always considered that the collapse of a globalised and capitalist society didn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. And that became quite more evident once the Covid19 pandemic hit. All of a sudden, I felt relieved for having the time to slow down. So I guess that ended up fuelling this idea of turning into a movie this present pressure to survive and succeed, together with the hypothesis of a future where none of that exists, yet happiness does.