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.

69

1h 51m

  • History,
  • Drama,
  • Comedy

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.

Cast

  • Franco Citti

    Franco Citti

    Ciappelletto

  • Ninetto Davoli

    Ninetto Davoli

    Andreuccio of Perugia

  • Angela Luce

    Angela Luce

    Peronella

  • Pier Paolo Pasolini

    Pier Paolo Pasolini

    Allievo di Giotto

  • Giorgio Iovine

    Giorgio Iovine

    Lizio da Valbona

  • Guido Alberti

    Guido Alberti

    Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant

  • Gianni Rizzo

    Gianni Rizzo

    Father Superior

  • Patrizia De Clara

    Patrizia De Clara

    Nun

  • Monique van Vooren

    Monique van Vooren

    Queen of Skulls

  • Enzo Spitaleri

    Enzo Spitaleri

    Monk

  • Elisabetta Genovese

    Elisabetta Genovese

    Caterina (uncredited)

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    Status

    Released (Aug 25, 1971)

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