Longing for Eternity
Portion d'éternité
Synopsis
In this melodrama, Marie and Pierre (Danielle Proulx and Marc Messier) are a comfortably middle-class couple who want the ultimate accessory: a baby. Their efforts to conceive naturally have been unsuccessful, so they decide to try using the newest artificial methods of conception. Unfortunately for them, the clinician they contact for help is also given to conducting unauthorized experiments on the human lifespan, cloning, etc. Eventually the fertilization effort is successful, and Marie has conceived quadruplets. The couple discusses this situation while driving, and are killed in an auto accident.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Favreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Favreau
- Original Score
- Marie Bernard
- Original Title
- Portion d'éternité
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Favreau
Robert Favreau
Marie Bernard
Guy Dufaux
Marie-Andrée Vinet
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Favreau
Director
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Robert Favreau
Screenplay
Marie-Andrée Vinet
Producer
Marie Bernard
Original Music Composer
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What is Longing for Eternity about?
In this melodrama, Marie and Pierre (Danielle Proulx and Marc Messier) are a comfortably middle-class couple who want the ultimate accessory: a baby. Their efforts to conceive naturally have been unsuccessful, so they decide to try using the newest artificial methods of conception. Unfortunately for them, the clinician they contact for help is also given to conducting unauthorized experiments on the human lifespan, cloning, etc. Eventually the fertilization effort is successful, and Marie has conceived quadruplets. The couple discusses this situation while driving, and are killed in an auto accident.
Who directed Longing for Eternity?
Longing for Eternity was directed by Robert Favreau.
Who stars in Longing for Eternity?
The principal cast of Longing for Eternity includes Danielle Proulx, Marc Messier, Paul Savoie, Patricia Nolin, Raymond Cloutier.
When was Longing for Eternity released and how long is it?
Longing for Eternity was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Longing for Eternity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Longing for Eternity was composed by Marie Bernard.