Eternity
Eternity

Eternity

1989Movie2 minEnglish

Short animation

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Denise de LioncourtGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1910, a successful opera singer, Jean Valjean, faces a life-changing decision when he learns he is dying. He discovers a way to achieve immortality by transferring his consciousness into the body of a younger man. However, this process comes with a moral cost, as he must take the life force of another. As he lives through different eras, he grapples with his actions and the loneliness of eternal life.

Critical Reception

Eternity received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its ambitious premise and Voight's performance, many found the execution to be flawed, citing a convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique concept of immortality.
  • Criticized for its complex and sometimes confusing narrative.
  • Jon Voight's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a novel by Jean-Claude Carrière, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film 'The Tin Drum'.

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