How long will tomorrow last?
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.
Alexandros' Mother
The film's tagline is: "How long will tomorrow last?"
The original title is "Μια αιωνιότητα και μια μέρα" (EL).
The runtime is 133 minutes (2h 13m).
The film features dialogue in 3 languages: English, Greek, Italian.
It was a co-production between: France, Germany, Greece, Italy.
The film was directed by Theo Angelopoulos.
The screenplay was written by Petros Markaris and Tonino Guerra.
Cinematography was handled by Andreas Sinanos.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0156794.
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Great
212 votes
Μια αιωνιότητα και μια μέρα
Released
15+
English, ελληνικά, Italiano
France, Germany, Greece, Italy
