The Eternal Moment (film)
2021 Chilean film
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The Eternal Moment (Spanish: Sergio Larrain: el instante eterno), also known as Sergio Larraín, The Eternal Moment, is a 2021 Chilean biographical documentary film directed by Sebastián Moreno and written by Moreno & Claudia Barril.[1] It is about the life and work of Chilean photographer Sergio Larraín who worked with Magnum and retired at the height of his career to take refuge in the foothills town of Tulahuén.[2]
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Sebastián Moreno
Sebastián Moreno
| The Eternal Moment | |
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Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Sebastián Moreno |
| Written by | Claudia Barril Sebastián Moreno |
| Produced by | Claudia Barril |
| Cinematography | Maura Morales Bergmann Sebastián Moreno |
| Edited by | Sebastián Moreno |
| Music by | Miguel Miranda |
Production company | Las Películas del Pez |
| Distributed by | BF Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
The life and work of photographer Sergio Larraín, considered the best in his country, will be explored, and we will get closer to the most mysterious aspects of his life.[3][4]
Release
The Eternal Moment premiered on digital platforms from June 4, 2021[5] to June 13 of the same year on the Creative Economy Platform.[6] It premiered on July 5, 2022, on HBO MAX in Latin American territory.[7]
Reception
Critical reception
Enrique Morales Lastra of the newspaper Cine y Literatura highlights the investigative value of the documentary that becomes almost journalistic about the figure of Larraín, managing to be exciting and ending up being an excellent audiovisual radiography with great historical value.[8]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Circle of Art Critics of Chile | Best Chilean Documentary | The Eternal Moment | Won | [9] |
| 2022 | Valparaíso International Recovered Film Festival | National Documentary Competition - Best Film | Won | [10] | |
| 2023 | Saraqusta Film Festival | Best Director | Sebastián Moreno | Won | [11] |
