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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. - The Decameron
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Title: The Decameron

Release Date: 25 Aug 1971

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: History, Drama, Comedy

Director: Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA

Production Companies: Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (327 votes)

Cast

  • Ciappelletto: Franco Citti
  • Andreuccio of Perugia: Ninetto Davoli
  • Rustico (scenes deleted): Jovan Jovanović
  • Peronella: Angela Luce
  • Masetto of Lamporecchio: Vincenzo Amato
  • Monk: Giuseppe Zigaina
  • Una Madonna: Maria Gabriella Maione
  • : Vincenzo Cristo
  • Allievo di Giotto: Pier Paolo Pasolini
  • Lizio da Valbona: Giorgio Iovine
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