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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.

1971 1 hour 51 minutes
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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.

Released

25th August 1971

53 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 51 minutes

Finishes at 1:14am

Ratings and awards

1 win & 3 nominations

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    7/10

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    79%

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    69%

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    66%

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    71%

Artwork for The Decameron

Directed by

Pier Paolo Pasolini

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Written by

Pier Paolo Pasolini

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