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.
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.
The Decameron (1971) is a history, drama and comedy film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, released on August 25, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Franco Citti, Ninetto Davoli, Jovan Jovanović and Angela Luce. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 362 ratings.
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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
Pier Paolo Pasolini
as Allievo di Giotto
Giorgio Iovine
as Lizio da Valbona
Salvatore Bilardo
Vincenzo Ferrigno
as Giannello
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, written by Pier Paolo Pasolini and Giovanni Boccaccio, produced by Alberto Grimaldi.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 362 ratings.
If you were ever to be in any doubt as to Pier Paolo Pasolini's scepticism of all things religious, then you won't be after this entertainingly surreal interpretation of Giovanni Boccaccio almost heretical 14th century novels. There are nine episodes here that deal with just about everything you would find in a dictionary of sin - fraud, lust, theft, more lust, murder, covetousness and yep - even more lust. A…
Reviewed on July 19, 2024
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The main cast of The Decameron (1971) includes Franco Citti, Ninetto Davoli, Jovan Jovanović, Angela Luce and Vincenzo Amato. The film was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Decameron was released on August 25, 1971 and runs for 1h 51m.
The Decameron (1971) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 362 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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