The Decameron (1971)

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112 min - Comedy | Drama - 1971 (France)

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An adaptation of nine stories from Bocaccio's "Decameron": A young man from Perugia is swindled twice in Naples... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Franco Citti	...	Ciappelletto
	Ninetto Davoli	...	Andreuccio of Perugia
	Jovan Jovanovic	...	Rustico (scenes deleted)
	Vincenzo Amato	...	Masetto of Lamporecchio
	Angela Luce	...	Peronella
	Giuseppe Zigaina	...	Monk
	Maria Gabriella Maione
	Vincenzo Cristo
	Pier Paolo Pasolini	...	Allievo di Giotto (as P.P. Pasolini)
	Giorgio Iovine
	Salvatore Bilardo
	Vincenzo Ferrigno	...	Giannello
	Luigi Seraponte
	Antonio Diddio
	Mirella Catanesi

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Storyline

An adaptation of nine stories from Bocaccio's "Decameron": A young man from Perugia is swindled twice in Naples, 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 happen= s after death. Pasolini is up to his old tricks satirizing the Church, and throwing in liberal doses of life and love. Written by Philip Brubaker <coda@nando.net>

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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. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

Italy | France | West Germany

Language:

Italian | Neapolitan

Release Date:

1971 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

Decameron See more »

Filming Locations:

Amalfi, Salerno, Campania, Italy See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Produzioni Europee Associati (PEA), Les Productions Artistes Associés, Artemis Film See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

The first film in Pier Paolo Pasolini's "Trilogy of Life", continuing with The Canterbury Tales and concluding with Arabian Nights. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Caterina sleeps with Riccardo a tan line can be seen on her back left a by bikini top. However the bikini was not in use in 14th century Italy. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Wie de Waarheid Zegt Moet Dood (1981) See more »

The Decameron (1971)
Il Decameron (original title)

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