Released
The Decameron
August 25 1971 (over 53 years ago)Rating
69
Based on
325 reviews
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.
- Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Genres: History, Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 1 h 51 m
- Countries: France, Germany, Italy
- Companies: Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
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.
