Christ Stopped at Eboli

1979 3h 40m IT

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7.2

SOLID

★7.2TMDB · 99

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francesco Rosi
Writers: Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Raffaele La Capria
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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At 220 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 8

ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Francesco Rosi, shot by Pasqualino De Santis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Piero Piccioni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Gian Maria Volonté and Paolo Bonacelli and Alain Cuny carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0079010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Francesco Rosi directs. Pasqualino De Santis behind the camera. Piero Piccioni scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 220 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
247 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Directed by Francesco Rosi, shot by Pasqualino De Santis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Piero Piccioni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Gian Maria Volonté and Paolo Bonacelli and Alain Cuny carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0079010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 99 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.