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The Decameron
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.
1971 · Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini · 111 min · History · Drama · Comedy · 14 frames
Tagline
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.
Crew
- Written by: Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Cinematography: Tonino Delli Colli
- Edited by: Nino Baragli, Tatiana Casini Morigi
- Music: Ennio Morricone
- Produced by: Alberto Grimaldi
Cast
- 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
Production
- Country: France, Germany, Italy
- Language: German, Italian
- Studios: Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
- Themes: based on novel or book, nun, sexuality, eroticism, anthology, church, erotic movie, 14th century, farce
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