What is The End and the Beginning?
The End and the Beginning is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1963
- Release date
- Oct 21, 1963
- Genres
- War
- Updated
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The End and the Beginning is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under War.
Should you watch it?
“Seven strangers unite to resist the Nazi invasion of Crete.”
- Depicts a real WWII Greek resistance episode
- Features an ensemble of contrasting characters
- Shows the stakes of the 1941 German invasion of Crete
- Period filmmaking may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you appreciate WWII resistance stories and character-driven war dramas.
The film portrays intense wartime conflict and mature themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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What historical event does the film portray?
It dramatizes the German invasion of Crete in May 1941 during World II.
Who are the central figures in the story?
The plot follows seven individuals—a communist, a military doctor, two nurses, a gendarme, a Greek soldier and a New Zealand soldier.
Where does the film take place?
The action is set on the Greek island of Crete during the Nazi occupation.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a war film.
When was the film released?
The movie was released on October 21, 1963.