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Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)

Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)
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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

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Starring:
Gian Maria VolontèPaolo Bonacelli, (more)
Director(s):
Francesco Rosi
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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

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Director(s):
Francesco Rosi
Writer(s):
Raffaele La CapriaFrancesco RosiTonino Guerra
Producer(s):
Franco CristaldiNicola Carraro
Christ Stopped at Eboli Awards:
  • 1979 - Moscow International Film Festival - Golden Prize
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Joanne N.

I just loved Christ Stopped at Eboli because it shows a very wise political prisoner making the most of his banishment to an isolated village and creating a new life for himself among the people. The acting was superb, esp. the prime role played by Gian Maria Volunte. It is a bit slow moving, but that is intentional as part of the process of adjustment as Carlo Levi, the main character, adjusts to his new village.

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Tonino S.

great movie, they do not make films like that anymore, great acting and very good story, thanks.

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MICHAEL G.

A great story but the fimmaking lacked teeth. Considering that Rosi is a great director, this seemed more like a film for TV and had none of the edgy neo-Realism techniques that made his other films so striking.

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