Boccaccio
Synopsis
The film is set during the Italian Renaissance in the 14th century. Petruccio lives in Ferrara with his wife, Fiametta. Initially, he works as a scribe at the city court. Under the pseudonym Giovanni Boccaccio, he writes amorous tales that divide opinion within the city. While the women read the texts with delight, the men are outraged by their moral licentiousness.
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Willy Fritsch
Petruccio, Stadtschreiber
Heli Finkenzeller
Fiametta, Petruccios Frau
Albrecht Schoenhals
Cesare d’ Este, Herzog von Ferrara
Gina Falckenberg
Francesca, seine Frau
Paul Kemp
Verleger Calandrino
Fita Benkhoff
Bianca, seine Frau
Albert Florath
Bartolomeo, Hauptmann
Ernst Waldow
Ricco, Vertrauter des Herzogs
Vilma Bekendorf
Gesellschafterin der Herzogin
Tina Eilers
Pia, seine Frau
Hans Hermann Schaufuß
Der Oberrichter
Helmut Weiss
Geronimo, ein Kleiderhändler
Rudolf Biebrach
Mann, der Boccaccio zu erkennen glaubt
Horst Birr
Geselle bei Calandrino
Jac Diehl
Arbeiter in der Druckerei
Anita Düwell
Frau, die Boccaccio zu erkennen glaubt
Fred Goebel
Arbeiter in der Druckerei
Clemens Hasse
Student
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Maisch
- Original Title
- Boccaccio
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Maisch
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Maisch
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boccaccio
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What is Boccaccio about?
The film is set during the Italian Renaissance in the 14th century. Petruccio lives in Ferrara with his wife, Fiametta. Initially, he works as a scribe at the city court. Under the pseudonym Giovanni Boccaccio, he writes amorous tales that divide opinion within the city. While the women read the texts with delight, the men are outraged by their moral licentiousness.
Who directed Boccaccio?
Boccaccio was directed by Herbert Maisch.
Who stars in Boccaccio?
The principal cast of Boccaccio includes Willy Fritsch, Heli Finkenzeller, Albrecht Schoenhals, Gina Falckenberg, Paul Kemp.
When was Boccaccio released and how long is it?
Boccaccio was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.