The Decameron
Original title: Il 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.”
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.
Top-billed cast
- FFranco Citti
- NNinetto Davoli
- JJovan Jovanović
- AAngela Luce
- VVincenzo Amato
- GGiuseppe Zigaina
- MMaria Gabriella Maione
- VVincenzo Cristo
- PPier Paolo Pasolini
- GGiorgio Iovine
Crew
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writers
- Giovanni Boccaccio, Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Producers
- Franco Rossellini, Alberto Grimaldi
- Production
- Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Frequently asked questions
What is The Decameron rated?
The Decameron has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 358 votes.
Who directed The Decameron?
The Decameron was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
When was The Decameron released?
The Decameron was released in 1971.
