Christ Stopped at Eboli
Cristo si è fermato a Eboli
Italy • 1979 • 3h 40m
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#1043Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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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Credits
Crew
DirectorFrancesco Rosi
CinematographerPasqualino De Santis
ComposerPiero Piccioni
EditorRuggero Mastroianni
ProducerFranco Cristaldi, Nicola Carraro