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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1998
Runtime2h 13m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes220
DirectorTheo Angelopoulos
WritersPetros Markaris, Tonino Guerra, Theo Angelopoulos
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEternity and a Day
About Eternity and a Day
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.
Directed by Theo Angelopoulos, Eternity and a Day leans on a strong ensemble — Bruno Ganz, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Isabelle Renauld — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1998.
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