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The Decameron (1971)

R ★ 6.8/10 111 min History, Drama, Comedy France, Germany, Italy Italian
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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.

Description

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.

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Top Cast

Franco Citti
Franco Citti Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davoli
Ninetto Davoli Andreuccio of Perugia
Jovan Jovanović Rustico (scenes deleted)
Angela Luce
Angela Luce Peronella
Vincenzo Amato Masetto of Lamporecchio
Giuseppe Zigaina Monk
Maria Gabriella Maione Una Madonna
Vincenzo Cristo

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