The Decameron

The Decameron

1971
1h 51m
6.8

6.8/10

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"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.

Status: Released

Language: IT

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Production Information

Production Companies
Artemis Film Les Productions Artistes Associés PEA
Production Countries
France Germany Italy
Spoken Languages
German Italian

Quick Facts

Original Title Il Decameron
Release Date August 25, 1971
Status Released
Language IT
IMDb ID tt0065622

Cast

Franco Citti
Franco Citti

Ciappelletto

Ninetto Davoli
Ninetto Davoli

Andreuccio of Perugia

Jovan Jovanović
Jovan Jovanović

Rustico (scenes deleted)

Angela Luce
Angela Luce

Peronella

Vincenzo Amato
Vincenzo Amato

Masetto of Lamporecchio

Giuseppe Zigaina
Giuseppe Zigaina

Monk

Maria Gabriella Maione
Maria Gabriella Maione

Una Madonna

Vincenzo Cristo
Vincenzo Cristo

Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini

Allievo di Giotto

Giorgio Iovine
Giorgio Iovine

Lizio da Valbona

Salvatore Bilardo
Salvatore Bilardo

Vincenzo Ferrigno
Vincenzo Ferrigno

Giannello

Key Crew

Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Writer
Franco Rossellini
Executive Producer
Alberto Grimaldi
Producer