Christ Stopped at Eboli
1979 · Movie · 220 min · ★ 7.2 · 85% critics
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.
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Details
- Original title
- Cristo si è fermato a Eboli
- Years
- 1979
- Release date
- 1979-02-23
- Language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 220 min
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (96 votes)
Awards & recognition
- BAFTA Award — Best Film Not in the English Language · 1983
- David di Donatello — Best Director · 1979
- David di Donatello — Best Film · 1979
- BAFTA Award — Best Film Not in the English Language · 1983 · nominated
Cast & crew
Gian Maria Volonté
as Carlo Levi
Paolo Bonacelli
as Don Luigi Magalone
Alain Cuny
as Barone Nicola Rotunno
Lea Massari
as Luisa Levi
Irene Papas
as Giulia Venere
François Simon
as Don Traiella
- LI
Luigi Infantino
as Chauffeur
Accursio Di Leo
as Joiner
- FC
Francesco Callari
as Dottore Gibilisco
- VV
Vincenzo Vitale
as Dottore Milillo (as Vincenzo Vitale)
Directed by Francesco Rosi