Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)

  • NR
  • 05/11/1979 (FR)
  • Drama
  • 3h 40m

Overview

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.

Tonino Guerra

Screenplay

Carlo Levi

Novel

Francesco Rosi

Director, Screenplay

Raffaele La Capria

Screenplay

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté's headshot

Gian Maria Volonté

Carlo Levi
Paolo Bonacelli's headshot

Paolo Bonacelli

Don Luigi Magalone
Alain Cuny's headshot

Alain Cuny

Barone Nicola Rotunno
Lea Massari's headshot

Lea Massari

Luisa Levi
Irene Papas's headshot

Irene Papas

Giulia Venere
François Simon's headshot

François Simon

Don Traiella
Luigi Infantino's headshot

Luigi Infantino

Chauffeur
Accursio Di Leo's headshot

Accursio Di Leo

Joiner

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