Review of Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) by Nick M — 30 Nov 2007
Flixter provides no synoposis, so I'll provide one: A writer is exiled to the Italian south in the mid-1930s by the ruling Fascist government of Italy. There he develops a relationship with the community of peasants who have been shunned by Italy and the world....
Christ stopped at Eboli is a beautiful film. It deals with the glimmer of hope Levi brings to the peasant community he finds himself in as he crosses the barrier between the North and the South, and the rich and poor.
However, unlike the way I'm making it sound, the film has a far more subtle and complex beauty in its style, directed carefully and thoughtfully by Rosi, and also encompasses a genuinely endearing Italian humour and presenting a moving spirit among an abandoned community.
Fantastically performed, lovingly filmed and genuinely moving. Wonderful. A tragedy that according to Flixster 91% aren't interested...
This review of Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) was written by Nick M on 30 Nov 2007.
Christ Stopped at Eboli has generally received very positive reviews.
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