Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)
Cristo si è fermato a Eboli (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 2h 30min
- Drama
- 23 Feb 1979 (Italy)
- Movie
A doctor in Fascist Italy is exiled to a remote village for his political views.
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Awards:
- Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 6 wins & 1 nomination.
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| Gian Maria Volontè | ... |
Carlo Levi
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| Paolo Bonacelli | ... |
Don Luigi Magalone
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| Alain Cuny | ... |
Barone Nicola Rotunno
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| Lea Massari | ... |
Luisa Levi
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| Irene Papas | ... |
Giulia Venere
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François Simon | ... |
Don Traiella
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Luigi Infantino | ... |
Chauffeur
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Accursio Di Leo | ... |
Joiner
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Francesco Callari | ... |
Dottore Gibilisco
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Enzo Vitale | ... |
Dottore Milillo
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Antonio Allocca | ... |
Don Cosimino
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L'italo-americano
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Muzzi Loffredo |
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Lidia Bavusi |
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Francesco Capotorto |
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Maria Antonia Capotorto |
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Antonio Jodice |
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Pasquale Tartaro |
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Tommy Polgár | ... |
Sanaporcelle
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Paolo Di Sabato |
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Francesco Palumbo |
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Felice Carlucci |
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Vito Caraccia |
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Pietro Peragine |
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Rocco Sisto | ... |
Old man with big moustache
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Francesco Laruccia |
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Antonio Di Leva |
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Giuseppe Persia |
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Giacomo Giardina |
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Frank Raviele |
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Francesca Massaro |
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Carmelo Lauria | ... |
Carmelino - son of Giulia
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Silverio Blasi | ... |
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Giovanni Gromo | ... |
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Directed by
| Francesco Rosi | ||
Written by
| Francesco Rosi | ... | (story) and |
| Tonino Guerra | ... | (story) |
| Francesco Rosi | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Tonino Guerra | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Raffaele La Capria | ... | (screenplay) |
| Carlo Levi | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Nicola Carraro | ... | producer |
| Franco Cristaldi | ... | producer |
Music by
| Piero Piccioni | ||
Cinematography by
| Pasqualino De Santis | ||
Editing by
| Ruggero Mastroianni | ||
Editorial Department
| Paolo Bianchi | ... | color technician |
| Antonio Di Lorenzo | ... | assistant editor |
| Lea Mazzocchi | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Andrea Crisanti | ||
Costume Design by
| Enrico Sabbatini | ||
Makeup Department
| Adalgisa Favella | ... | hair stylist |
| Franco Freda | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Franco Ballati | ... | production supervisor |
| Alessandro von Norman | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gianni Arduini | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Benito Leonardi | ... | property master |
| Alberto Michettoni | ... | props |
| Oreste Quercioli | ... | painter |
Sound Department
| Mario Bramonti | ... | sound |
| Gianni D'Amico | ... | sound mixer |
| Renato Marinelli | ... | sound effects editor |
| Giuseppe Muratori | ... | boom operator |
| Oreste Lionello | ... | voice double: François Simon (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Adolfo Bartoli | ... | assistant camera |
| Mario Cimini | ... | camera operator |
| Aldo Colanzi | ... | key grip |
| Luciano Leoni | ... | gaffer |
| Marcello Mastrogirolamo | ... | assistant camera |
| Roberto Meddi | ... | second assistant camera |
| Sergio Strizzi | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anna Orazi | ... | tailor |
| Giovanni Viti | ... | assistant costume designer |
Music Department
| Piero Piccioni | ... | conductor |
| Sergio Marcotulli | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
| Piero Piccioni | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Gianfranco Plenizio | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Franca Invernizzi | ... | script supervisor (as Franca Santi Invernizzi) |
Additional Crew
| Enzo Consolini | ... | administrator |
| Massimo Cristaldi | ... | assistant production secretary |
| Lorenzo Errico | ... | assistant production secretary |
| Lynn Kamern | ... | production secretary |
| Mario Maldesi | ... | dubbing collaborator |
| Antonio Pala | ... | cashier |
Production Companies
- Rai 2
- Vides Cinematografica
- Action Films (co-production)
Distributors
- Cristaldifilm (1979) (World-wide) (rights)
- Gaumont (1979) (France) (theatrical)
- Titanus (1979) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Franklin Media (1980) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- NEF Filmproduktion & Vertrieb (I) (1980) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Artificial Eye (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1986) (United States) (VHS) (subtitled pan and scan)
- Facets Multimedia Distribution (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Gaumont/Columbia TriStar Home Video (2007) (France) (DVD) (as Gaumont DVD) (box set)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (Italy) (DVD) (remastered version)
- Rialto Pictures (2019) (United States) (reissue)
- The Criterion Collection (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (long TV version) (2K restored)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Technospes (color by)
- Fondazione Carlo Levi (thanks)
- Istituto Luce (thanks)
- Orchestra dell'Unione Musicisti di Roma (U.M.R.) (orchestra)
- Orthophonic Recording Studios (music recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Benjamin Bergery |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The title of the film and its source novel comes from an expression by the people of Gagliano who say of themselves, "Christ stopped short of here, at Eboli" which means, in effect, that they feel they have been bypassed by Christianity, by morality, by history itself-that they have somehow been excluded from the full human experience. See more » |
| Goofs | On the bus, the way Carlo holds the dog changes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Filmmaker and the Labyrinth (2004). See more » |
| Quotes |
Luisa Levi:
You'd need a woman here. Carlo Levi: Yes, I would. But it's not easy. Luisa Levi: Come on, don't exaggerate. Don't tell me that here even finding a cleaning lady is impossible. Carlo Levi: Here a woman wouldn't go in the house of a single man. Just spending time together implies sleeping together. Luisa Levi: You can't be serious. Carlo Levi: Oh, yes I am. See more » |