Il Decameron (1971)
"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."

Title: The Decameron
Original Title: Il Decameron
Release Date: 1971-08-25
Status: Released
Rating: 6.9/10 (from 329 votes)
Language: IT
Genres: History, Drama, Comedy
Production Companies: Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
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
Ciappelletto

Ninetto Davoli
Andreuccio of Perugia

Jovan Jovanović
Rustico (scenes deleted)

Angela Luce
Peronella

Vincenzo Amato
Masetto of Lamporecchio

Giuseppe Zigaina
Monk

Maria Gabriella Maione
Una Madonna

Vincenzo Cristo

Pier Paolo Pasolini
Allievo di Giotto

Giorgio Iovine
Lizio da Valbona