The Decameron (1971)

  • R
  • 10/04/1971 (US)
  • History, Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 51m

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.

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Director, Writer

Giovanni Boccaccio

Novel

Cast

Franco Citti's headshot

Franco Citti

Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davoli's headshot

Ninetto Davoli

Andreuccio of Perugia
Jovan Jovanović's headshot

Jovan Jovanović

Rustico (scenes deleted)
Angela Luce's headshot

Angela Luce

Peronella
Vincenzo Amato's headshot

Vincenzo Amato

Masetto of Lamporecchio
Giuseppe Zigaina's headshot

Giuseppe Zigaina

Monk
Maria Gabriella Maione's headshot

Maria Gabriella Maione

Una Madonna
Vincenzo Cristo's headshot

Vincenzo Cristo

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