Eternity and a Day (1998)
Original title: Μια αιωνιότητα και μια μέρα
Eternity and a Day is a 1998 Greek-language drama movie directed by Theo Angelopoulos, with a running time of 2h 13m. It stars Bruno Ganz, Fabrizio Bentivoglio and Isabelle Renauld.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Eternity and a Day released?
Eternity and a Day was released on 23 October 1998.
How long is Eternity and a Day?
Eternity and a Day runs 2h 13m.
Who made Eternity and a Day?
Eternity and a Day was directed by Theo Angelopoulos.
Cast
- Bruno Ganz as Alexandros
- Fabrizio Bentivoglio as The Poet
- Isabelle Renauld as Anna
- Achileas Skevis as The Child
- Alexandra Ladikou as Anna's Mother
- Despina Bebedelli as Alexandros' Mother
- Eleni Gerasimidou as Ourania
- Iris Chatziantoniou as Alexandros' Daughter
- Nikos Kouros as Anna's Uncle
- Alekos Oudinotis as Anna's Father
- Vasilis Kolovos as The Doctor
- Mihalis Giannatos as Ticket Inspector