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.

The Decameron

movie19711h 51m6.8Released

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.

Cast

Franco Citti

Franco Citti

Ciappelletto

Ninetto Davoli

Ninetto Davoli

Andreuccio of Perugia

Angela Luce

Angela Luce

Peronella

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Allievo di Giotto

Giorgio Iovine

Giorgio Iovine

Lizio da Valbona

Guido Alberti

Guido Alberti

Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant

Gianni Rizzo

Gianni Rizzo

Father Superior

Patrizia De Clara

Patrizia De Clara

Nun

Monique van Vooren

Monique van Vooren

Queen of Skulls

Enzo Spitaleri

Enzo Spitaleri

Monk

Elisabetta Genovese

Elisabetta Genovese

Caterina (uncredited)

Giovanni Filidoro

Giovanni Filidoro