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The Decameron
“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.”
6.8 / 10• 1971• 1h 51m•R• Italian
HistoryDramaComedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Franco Citti
Ciappelletto
Lead
Ninetto Davoli
Andreuccio of Perugia
JJ
Jovan Jovanović
Rustico (scenes deleted)
Angela Luce
Peronella
VA
Vincenzo Amato
Masetto of Lamporecchio
GZ
Giuseppe Zigaina
Monk
MG
Maria Gabriella Maione
Una Madonna
VC
Vincenzo Cristo
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pier Paolo Pasolini's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Decameron is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
