Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)
In the fascist Italy of 1935, a painter trained as a doctor is exiled to a remote region near Eboli. Over time, he learns to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the peasants, and to overcome his isolation.
Director: Francesco Rosi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 220 min
Release Date: February 23, 1979
Cast
- Gian Maria Volonté - Carlo Levi
- Paolo Bonacelli - Don Luigi Magalone
- Alain Cuny - Barone Nicola Rotunno
- Lea Massari - Luisa Levi
- Irene Papas - Giulia Venere
- François Simon - Don Traiella
- Luigi Infantino - Chauffeur
- Accursio Di Leo - Joiner
- Francesco Callari - Dottore Gibilisco
- Vincenzo Vitale - Dottore Milillo (as Vincenzo Vitale)
Screenplay
- Tonino Guerra (Screenplay)
- Carlo Levi (Novel)
- Francesco Rosi (Screenplay)
- Raffaele La Capria (Screenplay)
Music: Piero Piccioni
Cinematography: Pasqualino De Santis
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production: RAI, Vides Cinematografica, Action Films
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Christ Stopped at Eboli about?
- In the fascist Italy of 1935, a painter trained as a doctor is exiled to a remote region near Eboli. Over time, he learns to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the peasants, and to overcome his isolation.
- Who directed Christ Stopped at Eboli?
- Christ Stopped at Eboli was directed by Francesco Rosi.
- Who stars in Christ Stopped at Eboli?
- Christ Stopped at Eboli stars Gian Maria Volonté, Paolo Bonacelli, Alain Cuny, Lea Massari, Irene Papas, François Simon.
- How long is Christ Stopped at Eboli?
- Christ Stopped at Eboli has a runtime of 3h 40m (220 minutes).
- What genre is Christ Stopped at Eboli?
- Christ Stopped at Eboli is a Drama film.
- Where was Christ Stopped at Eboli produced?
- Christ Stopped at Eboli was produced in France, Italy.