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The Decameron(1971)

08/25/1971 (DE)HistoryDramaComedy1h 51m
69%

Movie Score

Ribaldry! Rakes and libertines. Raised skirts and lowered lashes. A blush on every cheek. Pasolini. Filming The Decameron. Bringing life to art...and art to life.

Overview

A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.

Movie Cast

Franco Citti photo

Franco Citti

Ciappelletto

Ninetto Davoli photo

Ninetto Davoli

Andreuccio of Perugia

Jovan Jovanović photo

Jovan Jovanović

Rustico (scenes deleted)

Angela Luce photo

Angela Luce

Peronella

Vincenzo Amato photo

Vincenzo Amato

Masetto of Lamporecchio

Pier Paolo Pasolini photo

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Allievo di Giotto

Giorgio Iovine photo

Giorgio Iovine

Lizio da Valbona

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyArtemis Film

Original LanguageItalian

Media

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