The Decameron(1971)
“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.
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Studio
Artemis Film
Cast
Franco Citti
as Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davoli
as Andreuccio of Perugia
Jovan Jovanović
as Rustico (scenes deleted)
Angela Luce
as Peronella
Vincenzo Amato
as Masetto of Lamporecchio
Giuseppe Zigaina
as Monk
Maria Gabriella Maione
as Una Madonna
Vincenzo Cristo
as
Pier Paolo Pasolini
as Allievo di Giotto
Giorgio Iovine
as Lizio da Valbona
Salvatore Bilardo
as
Vincenzo Ferrigno
as Giannello
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
German
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Artemis Film • Les Productions Artistes Associés • PEA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Decameron?▼
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What is The Decameron about?▼
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.
Who directed The Decameron?▼
The Decameron was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and released in 1971. It is a history, drama, comedy film.
How long is The Decameron?▼
The Decameron has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in The Decameron?▼
The cast of The Decameron includes Franco Citti as Ciappelletto, Ninetto Davoli as Andreuccio of Perugia, Jovan Jovanović as Rustico (scenes deleted), Angela Luce as Peronella, Vincenzo Amato as Masetto of Lamporecchio and more.
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