Drama
Greece,Germany,Russia,Italy
The Dust of Time is a 2008 drama film directed by Theo Angelopoulos and starring Willem Dafoe, Bruno Ganz, and Michel Piccoli. The film follows the story of A, an American film director of Greek ancestry, who is making a film about his parents and their journey across the world.
The film is set in various locations including Italy, Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, Canada, and the USA. The main character in the film is Eleni, who is portrayed as someone who believes in the power of love above all else. Through Eleni's story, the film explores the events and history of the last fifty years that have shaped the world we live in today.
The characters in the film are portrayed as if they are living in a dream world, with the dust of time creating a haze that confuses their memories. As A searches for his own memories and experiences them in the present, he is forced to confront the truth about his past and the impact it has had on his life.
The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the imagery and cinematography, while others found the story to be overly complicated and difficult to follow. Despite this, The Dust of Time remains an important film in the canon of Greek cinema, and has been praised for its exploration of themes such as love, memory, and cultural identity.
