Eternity and a Day
“How long will tomorrow last?”
1998•2h 13m•7.8•Released
Drama
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
Writer
Petros Markaris, Tonino Guerra, Theo Angelopoulos
Languages
English, Greek, Italian
Studio
Eurimages
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
Vasilis Kolovos
The Doctor
Mihalis Giannatos
Ticket Inspector
Petros Fyssoun
Alexandros (voice)
Pemi Zouni
Anna (voice)
Lazaros Andreou
Production
Company
Eurimages
Company
ARTE
Company
Paradis Films
Company
Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Company
Greek Film Centre
Company
La Sept Cinéma
Company
Intermédias
Company
Theo Angelopoulos Films
Company
Classic Productions
Company
Canal+
Company
WDR
Company
ERT
Producer
Theo Angelopoulos
Producer
Amedeo Pagani
Producer
Giorgio Silvagni
Producer
Éric Heumann
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