Eternity Interview with Cinematographer: Ruairí O’Brien

In this special episode, we sit down with cinematographer Ruairí O’Brien to explore the visual storytelling behind Eternity — A24’s imaginative 2025 fantasy romantic comedy that asks what it really means to choose where and with whom you’d spend forever.Directed by David Freyne and starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner, Eternity follows a recently deceased woman navigating a whimsical afterlife decision: whether to remain with the devoted husband she loved for decades or reunite with her charismatic first love who’s been waiting for her for over 60 years. Ruairí takes us behind the scenes to discuss crafting the film’s distinctive visual worlds — from the bright, nostalgic afterlife landscapes to the emotional interplay of color, light, and camera movement that shapes the story’s emotional core. We dig into his approach to collaboration with director, production design, and color grading, and how his choices help make a fantastical, heartfelt story feel grounded and resonant for audiences. Whether you’re a fan of cinematography, world-building in film, or just love a great love story, this episode reveals how Eternity came alive through the lens.