Episode 57: Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)

"Here a woman wouldn't go in the house of a single man.  Just spending time together implies sleeping together." For the uninitiated, Francesco Rosi is known as something of an artistic crusader for the poverty-stricken and hardworking people of Southern Italy.  Most of his films were political in nature, and often criticized the government's treatment of some of its more underprivileged citizens. Christ Stopped at Eboli is no exception.  Think of it as a classic Italian version of Northern Exposure: a doctor is exiled to a small town in Southern Italy, where he learns to appreciate the lifestyle and morals of the people there.  It's long, it's languid, and it just might make you think.  Listen in to learn more! Do you have a question or comment for the host?  Email Sean at [email protected], follow him on Twitter via @1001MoviesPC, and look for the podcast's Facebook page.