The Decameron
The Decameron

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.

6.9(339 votes)
1971
1h 51m
History
Drama
Comedy

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.

Production

Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA

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

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