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The Decameron(1971)
Status: Released
Date: 1971-08-25
68%
347 Votes
Time: 1h 51m
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.
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.
Languages: German, Italian.
Countries:
France,
Germany,
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
Artemis Film
Les Productions Artistes Associés
PEA
Movie: The Decameron
Top 10 Billed Cast
Franco Citti
Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davoli
Andreuccio of Perugia
Angela Luce
Peronella
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Allievo di Giotto
Giorgio Iovine
Lizio da Valbona
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