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.”
6.9
1971
1h 51m
HistoryDramaComedy
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.
Key Crew
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Producers
Alberto Grimaldi
Writers
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Cinematography
Tonino Delli Colli
Music
Ennio Morricone
Cast (50)
Franco Citti
Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davoli
Andreuccio of Perugia
