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The Decameron

Il Decameron

19711h 51mHistory · Drama · Comedy
directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini

“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.”

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6.8 / 10
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7 / 10
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Synopsis

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.

Cast

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