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The Decameron

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: Aug 25, 1971 Genre: History Drama ComedyCasts: Franco Citti Ninetto Davoli Jovan Jovanović Angela Luce Vincenzo Amato Giuseppe Zigaina Maria Gabriella Maione Vincenzo CristoDirectors: Pier Paolo PasoliniDuration: 1h 51m Rating: 6.9 Country: France, Germany, Italy Production: Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
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.