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.

The Decameron (1971) poster

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.

Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Genre: History, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 111 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Tonino Delli Colli
Editing: Nino Baragli, Tatiana Casini Morigi
Production: Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: Italiano, Deutsch
Original Language: it

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

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

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Decameron about?
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.
Who directed The Decameron?
The Decameron was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in The Decameron?
The Decameron stars Franco Citti, Ninetto Davoli, Jovan Jovanović, Angela Luce, Vincenzo Amato, Giuseppe Zigaina.
How long is The Decameron?
The Decameron has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is The Decameron?
The Decameron is a History, Drama, Comedy film.
Where was The Decameron produced?
The Decameron was produced in France, Germany, Italy.
What are the themes of The Decameron?
The themes of The Decameron include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.