description Christ Stopped at Eboli Overview
Christ Stopped at Eboli depicts the experiences of Carlo Levi, a political dissident, during his forced exile to the Basilicata region of southern Italy under Fascist rule. The film portrays Levi’s life and observations while living in a remote village, based on the memoir of the same name. It was directed by Francesco Rosi and stars Gian Maria Volonté.
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info Christ Stopped at Eboli Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1979 |
help Christ Stopped at Eboli FAQ
Is Christ Stopped at Eboli based on Carlo Levi's real exile?
Yes, Francesco Rosi's film is based on Carlo Levi's memoir about being sent into internal exile by Mussolini's Fascist regime. Levi was confined in Lucania, now Basilicata, and the village in the book is called Gagliano, modeled on Aliano.
Who plays Carlo Levi in Christ Stopped at Eboli?
Gian Maria Volonté plays Carlo Levi in the 1979 film. Volonté was one of Italy's major political actors, also known for Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion and Rosi's The Mattei Affair.
What does the title Christ Stopped at Eboli mean?
The title refers to the peasants' feeling that Christianity, the state, and modern Italian society never truly reached their remote southern villages. Eboli is a real town in Campania, but the phrase is symbolic rather than a literal plot event.
Is Christ Stopped at Eboli a war movie or a political exile drama?
It is better understood as a political and social drama set under Italian Fascism, not a battlefield war film. The story focuses on Levi's observations of poverty, illness, superstition, and dignity in Basilicata during the 1930s.
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