Eternity and a Day

Eternity and a Day

1998
2h 13m
7.8

7.8/10

211 votes • View on IMDb

"How long will tomorrow last?"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EL

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Production Information

Production Companies
Eurimages ARTE Paradis Films Istituto Luce Cinecittà Greek Film Centre La Sept Cinéma Intermédias Theo Angelopoulos Films Classic Productions Canal+ WDR ERT
Production Countries
France Germany Greece Italy
Spoken Languages
English Greek Italian

Quick Facts

Original Title Μια αιωνιότητα και μια μέρα
Release Date October 23, 1998
Status Released
Language EL
IMDb ID tt0156794

Cast

Bruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz

Alexandros

Fabrizio Bentivoglio
Fabrizio Bentivoglio

The Poet

Isabelle Renauld
Isabelle Renauld

Anna

Achileas Skevis
Achileas Skevis

The Child

Alexandra Ladikou
Alexandra Ladikou

Anna's Mother

Despina Bebedelli
Despina Bebedelli

Alexandros' Mother

Eleni Gerasimidou
Eleni Gerasimidou

Ourania

Iris Chatziantoniou
Iris Chatziantoniou

Alexandros' Daughter

Nikos Kouros
Nikos Kouros

Anna's Uncle

Alekos Oudinotis
Alekos Oudinotis

Anna's Father

Vasilis Kolovos
Vasilis Kolovos

The Doctor

Mihalis Giannatos
Mihalis Giannatos

Ticket Inspector

Key Crew

Theo Angelopoulos
Director
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Petros Markaris
Screenplay
Theo Angelopoulos
Producer
Éric Heumann
Producer
Amedeo Pagani
Producer
Giorgio Silvagni
Producer
Theo Angelopoulos
Screenplay