The Decameron 1971
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56 Reviews
36%
Gummy
11%
SplatA 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ciappelletto
as Andreuccio of Perugia
as Rustico (scenes deleted)
as Peronella
as Masetto of Lamporecchio
as Monk
as Una Madonna
as Allievo di Giotto
as Lizio da Valbona
Director:
Writer:
Giovanni Boccaccio, Pier Paolo Pasolini
Stars:
Franco Citti, Ninetto Davoli, Jovan Jovanović, Angela Luce, Vincenzo Amato, Giuseppe Zigaina, Maria Gabriella Maione, Vincenzo Cristo, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Giorgio Iovine,
Genres:
History,Drama,Comedy
Release Date:
1971 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
111 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Decameron
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Ciappelletto
as Andreuccio of Perugia
as Rustico (scenes deleted)
as Peronella
as Masetto of Lamporecchio
as Monk
as Una Madonna
as Allievo di Giotto
as Lizio da Valbona
as Giannello
as Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant
as Don Giovanni
as Father Superior
as Nun
as Queen of Skulls
as Monk
as Monk
as Caterina (uncredited)
as Gemmata
as Don Gianni
as The Madonna (uncredited)
as Padre Superiore
as
as Compagno di Giotto
as
as Alibech (scenes deleted)
as (uncredited)
as Lorenzo (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Riccardo (uncredited)
as Man Robbed by Ciappelletto (uncredited)
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