RThe Decameron

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Play Time: 111 mins
History, Drama, Comedy
The Decameron

Overview:
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.

Original Title:Il Decameron
Status: Released (1971-08-25)
Awards:1 win & 3 nominations
Screen:Pier Paolo Pasolini, Giovanni Boccaccio
Productions: Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Production Countries: France, Germany, Italy
Spoken Languages: Deutsch, Italiano
The Decameron
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If you were ever to be in any doubt as to Pier Paolo Pasolini's scepticism of all things religious, then you won't be after this entertainingly surreal interpretation of Giovanni Boccaccio almost heretical 14th century novels. There are nine episodes here that deal with just about ev ....

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