Eternity and a Day (1998)
How long will tomorrow last?
Famous writer Alexander contracts a terminal illness. He receives a letter from his wife describing a summer day 30 years ago, and leaves his seaside home to remember his past. This journey will allow him to wander between the past and the present, and encounter unexpected people, allowing him to collect unforgettable memories in the final moments of his life.
Director: Theo Angelopoulos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date: October 23, 1998
Cast
- Bruno Ganz - Alexandros
- Fabrizio Bentivoglio - The Poet
- Isabelle Renauld - Anna
- Achileas Skevis - The Child
- Alexandra Ladikou - Anna's Mother
- Despina Bebedelli - Alexandros' Mother
- Eleni Gerasimidou - Ourania
- Iris Chatziantoniou - Alexandros' Daughter
- Nikos Kouros - Anna's Uncle
- Alekos Oudinotis - Anna's Father
Screenplay
- Tonino Guerra (Screenplay)
- Petros Markaris (Screenplay)
- Giorgio Silvagni (Co-Writer)
- Theo Angelopoulos (Screenplay)
- Theo Angelopoulos (Idea)
Music: Eleni Karaindrou
Cinematography: Andreas Sinanos, Giorgos Arvanitis
Editing: Yannis Tsitsopoulos
Production: Eurimages, ARTE, Paradis Films, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Greek Film Centre, La Sept Cinéma, Intermédias, Theo Angelopoulos Films, Classic Productions, Canal+, WDR, ERT
Country: France, Germany, Greece, Italy
Language: English, ελληνικά, Italiano
Original Language: el
Themes
Philosophical and Existential Questions, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
terminal illness, undocumented immigrant, writer, philosophical, compassionate
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eternity and a Day about?
- Famous writer Alexander contracts a terminal illness. He receives a letter from his wife describing a summer day 30 years ago, and leaves his seaside home to remember his past. This journey will allow him to wander between the past and the present, and encounter unexpected people, allowing him to collect unforgettable memories in the final moments of his life.
- Who directed Eternity and a Day?
- Eternity and a Day was directed by Theo Angelopoulos.
- Who stars in Eternity and a Day?
- Eternity and a Day stars Bruno Ganz, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Isabelle Renauld, Achileas Skevis, Alexandra Ladikou, Despina Bebedelli.
- How long is Eternity and a Day?
- Eternity and a Day has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is Eternity and a Day?
- Eternity and a Day is a Drama film.
- Where was Eternity and a Day produced?
- Eternity and a Day was produced in France, Germany, Greece, Italy.
- What are the themes of Eternity and a Day?
- The themes of Eternity and a Day include: Philosophical and Existential Questions, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.