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The Decameron

The Decameron

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 25, 1971

Runtime

1h 51m

Genres

History, Drama, Comedy

User Score

69%

Original Title

Il Decameron

Production Companies

Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA

Director

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Description

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.