Eternity and a Day (1998)

7.8/10 133 min Drama

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.

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

Petros Markaris

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