An adaptation of nine stories from Bocaccio’s “Decameron”: Segment 1: A young man from Perugia is swindled twice in Naples, but ends up rich; Segment 2: A man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; Segment 3: A woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; Segment 4: A scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; Segment 5: Three brothers take revenge on their sister’s lover; Segment 6: A young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; Segment 7: A group of painters wait for inspiration; Segment 8: A crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend’s wife; ** Segment 9: Two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 7.1/10 | |
Released: | October 29, 1971 | |
Runtime: | 111 min | |
Genres: | Drama Comedy History | |
Countries: | Italy France | |
Companies: | PEA Produzioni Europee Associate (PEA) Artemis Film Les Productions Artistes Associés | |
Cast: | Ninetto Davoli Franco Citti Jovan Jovanovic | |
Crew: | Pier Paolo Pasolini Giovanni Boccaccio | |
DaniBl : This could have been so much better if it wasn't so stereotypical. They put too much focus...