Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)
(Cristo si è fermato a Eboli)
Country: IT
Technical: col 155m
Director: Francesco Rosi
Cast: Gian Maria Volonté, Alain Cuny, Paolo Bonacelli, Lea Massari
Synopsis:
A doctor (and painter) is exiled to a remote village by the fascists during the 1930s. Gradually he accepts and even appreciates the simplicity of his surroundings.
Review:
The abridging necessary for cinema release of this television mini-series unfortunately lessens its impact, but it remains an effective mood piece with an eloquent, low-key performance at its centre.
(Cristo si è fermato a Eboli)
Country: IT
Technical: col 155m
Director: Francesco Rosi
Cast: Gian Maria Volonté, Alain Cuny, Paolo Bonacelli, Lea Massari
Synopsis:
A doctor (and painter) is exiled to a remote village by the fascists during the 1930s. Gradually he accepts and even appreciates the simplicity of his surroundings.
Review:
The abridging necessary for cinema release of this television mini-series unfortunately lessens its impact, but it remains an effective mood piece with an eloquent, low-key performance at its centre.
(Cristo si è fermato a Eboli)
Country: IT
Technical: col 155m
Director: Francesco Rosi
Cast: Gian Maria Volonté, Alain Cuny, Paolo Bonacelli, Lea Massari
Synopsis:
A doctor (and painter) is exiled to a remote village by the fascists during the 1930s. Gradually he accepts and even appreciates the simplicity of his surroundings.
Review:
The abridging necessary for cinema release of this television mini-series unfortunately lessens its impact, but it remains an effective mood piece with an eloquent, low-key performance at its centre.