Question 1

Which actor was originally cast as the lead but had to withdraw?

Accepted Answer

Marcello Mastroianni was set to play the lead role but withdrew due to ill health.

Question 2

What unusual technique did Bruno Ganz use for his performance?

Accepted Answer

Bruno Ganz delivered his lines in German, and his voice was later dubbed into Greek for the film.

Question 3

How did the Cannes Film Festival jury decide on this film's award?

Accepted Answer

When it won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, the jury decision was unanimous.

Question 4

What is the average shot length of this film, and how does it compare to a modern action movie?

Accepted Answer

The average shot length is 114.3 seconds, compared to 2 seconds for 'The Bourne Identity'.

Question 5

What major festivals featured this film in 1998?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Cannes Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Mar del Plata International Film Festival, São Paulo International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 1998.

Question 6

What was a notable casting change for the lead role in 'Eternity and a Day'?

Accepted Answer

Marcello Mastroianni was originally set to play the lead but withdrew due to ill health.

Question 7

How did Bruno Ganz deliver his performance, and how was it adapted for the film?

Accepted Answer

Bruno Ganz spoke his lines in German, and his voice was later dubbed into Greek for the final version.

Question 8

What prestigious award did 'Eternity and a Day' win at the Cannes Film Festival, and how was the decision made?

Accepted Answer

It won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1998, with the jury's decision being unanimous.

Question 9

How does the film's average shot length compare to a modern action film like 'The Bourne Identity'?

Accepted Answer

The average shot length is 114.3 seconds, much longer than 'The Bourne Identity's' 2 seconds.

Question 10

What is the central journey of Alexander in 'Eternity and a Day'?

Accepted Answer

Alexander, a terminally ill writer, leaves his seaside home after receiving a letter from his wife, wandering between past and present to collect memories in his final moments.

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