Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)

★ 7.1/10 220 min Drama France, Italy Italian

Director: Francesco Rosi

Screenplay by: Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Raffaele La Capria
Novel: Carlo Levi

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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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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

Christ Stopped at Eboli Appears on 2 Curated Movie Lists

Canon Institutions

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2024)

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die #350

Criterion Collection

Criterion Collection #1038