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.

Released: 1971-08-25

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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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Franco Citti

as Ciappelletto

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Ninetto Davoli

as Andreuccio of Perugia

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Jovan Jovanović

as Rustico (scenes deleted)

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Angela Luce

as Peronella

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Vincenzo Amato

as Masetto of Lamporecchio

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Pier Paolo Pasolini

as Allievo di Giotto

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Giorgio Iovine

as Lizio da Valbona

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Guido Alberti

as Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant

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Vittorio Vittori

as Don Giovanni

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Elisabetta Genovese

as Caterina (uncredited)

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