This film is the second part of our summer series, Cinemaatjes, which centers around friendship.
A poetic meditation on the final twenty-four hours in the life of Alexander, a terminally ill writer. During his last day on earth, he meets an Albanian boy who draws him out of his self-imposed isolation. Together, they embark on a quiet walk through his hometown — and through his memories.
Renowned Greek filmmaker Theo Angelopoulos, with his dreamlike storytelling, sweeps the viewer away on a hypnotic journey. Memories, thoughts, and ultimately an entire life drift past us in a slow stream of images.