# Eternity and a Day (1998) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/eternity-and-a-day-1998/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 86/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Director | Theo Angelopoulos |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 133 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 1998 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

Eternity and a Day (1998) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Eternity and a Day — Palme d'Or at Cannes 1998. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 86/100. Directed by Theo Angelopoulos.

## Critics consensus

Eternity and a Day — Palme d'Or at Cannes 1998. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

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

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 1998, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Where to watch

South Korea: Wavve

## Common questions

**Is Eternity and a Day worth watching?**
Eternity and a Day holds a 85% Celluloid Score. Eternity and a Day — Palme d'Or at Cannes 1998. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Eternity and a Day about?**
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.

**Who directed Eternity and a Day?**
Eternity and a Day (1998) was directed by Theo Angelopoulos.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Eternity and a Day?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 88%, Metascore 86/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.9/10.

**Where can I watch Eternity and a Day?**
Eternity and a Day is on Wavve in South Korea. Availability varies by region.

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