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The Decameron (1971)

The Decameron (1971)

Drama Comedy History

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.

Release Date: 1971, August 25
Directors: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Countries: Germany, France, Italy
Production: Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Cast: Franco Citti, Silvana Mangano, Guido Mannari, Vincenzo Amato, Angela Luce, Ninetto Davoli, Monique van Vooren, Patrizia De Clara, Guido Alberti, Giuseppe Zigaina, Maria Gabriella Maione, Giorgio Iovine

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.

Keywords:

based on novel or book church erotic movie eroticism sexuality anthology nun 14th century farce