Eternity and a Day

Eternity and a Day

How long will tomorrow last?

Directed by Theo Angelopoulos

Produced by Eurimages, ARTE

1998133 min7.8 / 10

A meditative, elegiac journey through memory and mortality, where a dying writer seeks meaning and connection in his final days.

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.

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  • Is Eternity and a Day sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Eternity and a Day one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.

  • Is Eternity and a Day violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Eternity and a Day scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Eternity and a Day end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Eternity and a Day easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

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