The Decameron
“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.”
6.8
Rating
(344 votes)
1h 51m
Runtime
1971
Released
2
Popularity
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
Il Decameron
Release Date
1971-08-25
Languages
Italian, German
Directors
Writers
Pier Paolo PasoliniWriter
