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.

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.

Genres: History, Drama, Comedy

Stars: Franco Citti, Ninetto Davoli, Jovan Jovanović, Angela Luce, Vincenzo Amato

Release Date: 1971-08-25

Country: France, Germany, Italy

Ratings: 6.8 / 10 (346 votes)

Runtime: 111 mins