The Dust of Time(2008)
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The Dust of Time Synopsis
To trace the fading past of his parents, a grizzled Greek-American filmmaker decides to shoot a movie. By recounting the painful efforts of his mother to reunite with his musician father, his film spans more than half of the 20th century.
The Dust of Time (2008) is a drama film directed by Theo Angelopoulos, released on November 22, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Willem Dafoe, Bruno Ganz, Michel Piccoli and Irène Jacob. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Theo Angelopoulos
- Writers:
- Theo Angelopoulos, Tonino Guerra, Petros Markaris
- Producers:
- Phoebe Economopoulos
- Cinematographer:
- Andreas Sinanos
- Composer:
- Eleni Karaindrou
- Production:
- Studio 217, Theo Angelopoulos Films, Greek Film Centre, Multichoice Hellas-Nova, Classic Productions, Lichtmeer Film GmbH
- Status:
- Released
The Dust of Time (2008) Trailer
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The Dust of Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willem Dafoe
as A
Bruno Ganz
as Jacob
Michel Piccoli
as Spyros
Irène Jacob
as Eleni
Christiane Paul
as Helga
Kostas Apostolidis
as Secretary
- Tiziana Pfiffner
Tiziana Pfiffner
as Young Eleni
Alexandros Mylonas
as Man in the Train
Norman Mozzato
as Hotel Manager
Reni Pittaki
as Composer
- Alessia Franchini
Alessia Franchini
as 'A's Secretary
Valentina Carnelutti
as Empfangschefin
Key crew
Directed by Theo Angelopoulos, written by Theo Angelopoulos, Tonino Guerra and Petros Markaris, produced by Phoebe Economopoulos.
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The Dust of Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 51 ratings.
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The Dust of Time – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dust of Time online?
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The Dust of Time (2008) is available to stream on Cinobo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dust of Time?
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The main cast of The Dust of Time (2008) includes Willem Dafoe, Bruno Ganz, Michel Piccoli, Irène Jacob and Christiane Paul. The film was directed by Theo Angelopoulos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dust of Time released?
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The Dust of Time was released on November 22, 2008 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is The Dust of Time worth watching?
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The Dust of Time (2008) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dust of Time?
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