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The Decameron

1971 • 1h51m History, Drama, Comedy

Rating

6.8/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Screenplay

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast

Franco Citti

Ninetto Davoli

Jovan Jovanović

Release date

8/25/1971

Status

Released

Origin country

IT

Vote count

355