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The Decameron

The Decameron
★ 6.9/10•1971•1h 51m•R•History•Drama•Comedy

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.

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

Pier Paolo Pasolini · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageIT
Release DateAug 25, 1971

Actors

Franco Citti

Franco Citti

Ciappelletto

Ninetto Davoli

Ninetto Davoli

Andreuccio of Perugia

Jovan Jovanović

Rustico (scenes deleted)

Angela Luce

Angela Luce

Peronella

Vincenzo Amato

Masetto of Lamporecchio

Giuseppe Zigaina

Monk

Maria Gabriella Maione

Una Madonna

Vincenzo Cristo

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Allievo di Giotto

Giorgio Iovine

Giorgio Iovine

Lizio da Valbona

Salvatore Bilardo

Vincenzo Ferrigno

Giannello

Guido Alberti

Guido Alberti

Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant

Vittorio Vittori

Don Giovanni

Gianni Rizzo

Gianni Rizzo

Father Superior

Patrizia De Clara

Patrizia De Clara

Nun

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