The Decameron
Il Decameron
“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.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Decameron (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-17
Top Cast
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Franco Citti
Ciappelletto
Ninetto Davoli
Andreuccio of Perugia
Jovan Jovanović
Rustico (scenes deleted)
Angela Luce
Peronella
Vincenzo Amato
Masetto of Lamporecchio
Giuseppe Zigaina
Monk
Maria Gabriella Maione
Una Madonna
Vincenzo Cristo
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Allievo di Giotto
Giorgio Iovine
Lizio da Valbona
Salvatore Bilardo
Vincenzo Ferrigno
Giannello
Guido Alberti
Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant
Vittorio Vittori
Don Giovanni
Gianni Rizzo
Father Superior
Patrizia De Clara
Nun
Monique van Vooren
Queen of Skulls
Enzo Spitaleri
Monk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 11, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanni Boccaccio, Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Il Decameron
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Giovanni Boccaccio, Pier Paolo Pasolini
Ennio Morricone
Tonino Delli Colli
Nino Baragli, Tatiana Casini Morigi
Franco Rossellini, Alberto Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Nino Baragli
Editor
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Writer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Alberto Grimaldi
Producer
Tatiana Casini Morigi
Editor
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Decameron
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Decameron about?
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.
Who directed The Decameron?
The Decameron was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in The Decameron?
The principal cast of The Decameron includes Franco Citti, Ninetto Davoli, Jovan Jovanović, Angela Luce, Vincenzo Amato.
When was The Decameron released and how long is it?
The Decameron was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Decameron?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Decameron was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Decameron based on a book or true story?
The Decameron is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giovanni Boccaccio".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Decameron?
The Decameron holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).