TY - BOOK AU - Francesco Rosi AU - Francesco Rosi AU - Tonino Guerra AU - Gian Maria Volontè AU - Paolo Bonacelli AU - Alain Cuny TI - Cristo si è fermato a Eboli: Christ Stopped at Eboli AV - PN1997 .C757 1979 PY - 2003/// CY - Italy PB - Rai 2, Vides Cinematografica, Action Films N2 - From case cover: In CHRIST STOPPED AT EBOLI, director Francesco Rosi's stunning adaptation of Carlo Levi's novel, Gian Maria Volonte (FISTFUL OF DOLLARS; FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE) stars as Levi, one of many intellectuals exiled by the Fascist government during World War II. Banished to Gagliano, an ancient mountain village in southern Italy, Volonte discovers the stark beauty of the landscape as well as the resilience of the peasants, who have lived there for generations. The legendary Irene Papas (ERENDIRA; Z; CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN) costars as the earthy Giulia, a housekeeper who teaches the sophisticated writer about the dignity of people who live close to the land. Francesco Rosi (THREE BROTHERS; SALVATORE GIULIANO) offers an authentic but moving story against a historical backdrop, stunningly photographed in rich detail. ; From IMDb: 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 ER -