The Decameron

(1971)Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini111 min · RHistory, Drama, Comedy
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.

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.

Franco Cittias Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davolias Andreuccio of Perugia
JJJovan Jovanovićas Rustico (scenes deleted)
Angela Luceas Peronella
VAVincenzo Amatoas Masetto of Lamporecchio
Vincenzo Cristo
Pier Paolo Pasolinias Allievo di Giotto
Giorgio Iovineas Lizio da Valbona
Salvatore Bilardo
Vincenzo Ferrignoas Giannello
Guido Albertias Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant
VVVittorio Vittorias Don Giovanni
Gianni Rizzoas Father Superior
Monique van Voorenas Queen of Skulls
Luciano Tellias Monk
Elisabetta Genoveseas Caterina (uncredited)
Luigi Seraponte
Antonio Diddio
Mirella Catanesias Gemmata
Vincenzo De Luca