Eternity and a Day

1998 · 2h23 · Film

Directed by Theo Angelopoulos

Starring Bruno Ganz, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Isabelle Renauld, Achileas Skevis, Alexandra Ladikou, Despina Bebedelli, Eleni Gerasimidou, Iris Chatziantoniou, Nikos Kouros, Alekos Oudinotis

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted

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.

Original title

Μια αιωνιότητα και μια μέρα

Original language

Greek

Country

France, Germany, Greece, Italy

Screenplay

Petros Markaris, Tonino Guerra, Theo Angelopoulos

Music

Eleni Karaindrou

Cinematography

Andreas Sinanos, Giorgos Arvanitis

Cast

Achileas Skevis, Alexandra Ladikou, Despina Bebedelli, Eleni Gerasimidou, Iris Chatziantoniou, Nikos Kouros, Alekos Oudinotis

Updated August 14, 2026

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