Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)

Synopsis of Christ Stopped at Eboli

Based on an autobiographical novel by Carlo Levi, Cristo si e fermato a Eboli stars Gian-Maria Volonte as Levi, a prominent anti-fascist author and artist who, during Mussolini's regime was exiled to Eboli, a tiny village in Southern Italy. The government believed Levi's controversial views would fall on deaf ears, but as he spent time in the small pastoral community, the simple wisdom of the peasants came to have a profound impact on Levi, and his beliefs would also impact the people of Eboli. Francesco Rosi's film is usually screened in a version running 150 minutes, though a longer 210 minute cut is also available. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

145 mins

Director(s):

Francesco Rosi

Writer(s):

Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra, Raffaele La Capria

Producer(s):

Franco Cristaldi, Nicola Carraro

• 1979 - Moscow International Film Festival - Golden Prize

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