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The Decameron

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.

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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.

Keywords

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

Details

Status
Released
Release date
August 25, 1971
Original language
Italian
Spoken languages
Italian, German
Countries
France, Germany, Italy
Cinematography
Tonino Delli Colli
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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