The Dust of Time (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, The Dust of Time is a drama film directed by Theo Angelopoulos, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A, an American film director of Greek ancestry, is making a film that tells his story and the story of his parents. It is a tale that unfolds in Italy, Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, Canada and the USA. The main character is Eleni, who is claimed and claims the absoluteness of love. At the same time the film is a long journey into the vast history and the events of the last fifty years that left their mark on the 20th century. The characters in the film move as though in a dream. The dust of time confuses memories. A searches for them and experiences them in the present.
Who’s in it. The Dust of Time stars Willem Dafoe as A, Bruno Ganz as Jacob, Michel Piccoli as Spyros and Irène Jacob as Eleni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Dust of Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dust of Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dust of Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dust of Time (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dust of Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dust of Time worth watching?
- The Dust of Time holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dust of Time?
- The Dust of Time stars Willem Dafoe, Bruno Ganz, Michel Piccoli, Irène Jacob and Christiane Paul.
- When was The Dust of Time released?
- The Dust of Time was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.