The Decameron (1971)

The Decameron (1971)

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. 1971-08-25 France, Germany, Italy 111 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Franco Citti is Ciappelletto
Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davoli is Andreuccio of Perugia
Andreuccio of Perugia
Jovan Jovanović is Rustico (scenes deleted)
Rustico (scenes deleted)
Angela Luce is Peronella
Peronella
Vincenzo Amato is Masetto of Lamporecchio
Masetto of Lamporecchio
Pier Paolo Pasolini is Allievo di Giotto
Allievo di Giotto
Giorgio Iovine is Lizio da Valbona
Lizio da Valbona