Eternity and a Day (1998)

7.9Unrated137 minDirector: Thodoros Angelopoulos

1998 film directed by Theodoros Angelopoulos

Eternity and a Day (Greek: Μια αιωνιότητα και μια μέρα, Mia aioniótita kai mia méra) is a 1998 Greek drama film directed by Theo Angelopoulos, and starring Bruno Ganz, Isabelle Renauld and Fabrizio Bentivoglio.

The film won the Palme d'Or and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. It was selected as the Greek entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

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What is Eternity and a Day about?
Eternity and a Day (1998) — Alexander, an old writer, is ill and prepared to die. He says his goodbyes and recalls his life with his wife long ago. While driving his car he saves a street kid, an illegal immigrant from Albania, from being arrested. Later in the day, by chance, he sees the same boy being abd
Is Eternity and a Day based on a true story?
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Is Eternity and a Day scary?
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