Lawrence Johnston's ETERNITY uses the urban myth of "Mr. Eternity" to paint an unusual portrait of Sydney, Australia. An unlikely blend of solemnity and spirit, elegance and quirkiness, fact and fantasy, this ambitious documentary is surprisingly successful.
For 40 years, the word "Eternity" would appear on the streets and sidewalks of Sydney, written in chalk in elegant copperplate script. Always written under cover of darkness, the word would last for days, weeks or months, depending on the weather. Eventually it was washed away by the rain, or
blown away by the wind, but its memory lingered in the minds of people all over Sydney. It was a common experience t...
Released:
1995
Rated:
NR
Length:
56 mins