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Decameron, Il (1971)
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Release Date:
1971 (France) morePlot:
An adaptation of nine stories from Bocaccio's "Decameron": A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Full of rustic comedy, innocence and realism - 14th century Italy brought to life moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Franco Citti | ... | Ciappelletto | |
| Ninetto Davoli | ... | Andreuccio of Perugia | |
| Jovan Jovanovic | ... | Rustico (scenes deleted) | |
| Vincenzo Amato | ... | Masetto of Lamporecchio | |
| Angela Luce | ... | Peronella | |
| Giuseppe Zigaina | ... | Monk | |
| Gabriella Frankel | |||
| Vincenzo Cristo | |||
| Pier Paolo Pasolini | ... | Allievo di Giotto (as P.P. Pasolini) | |
| Giorgio Iovine | |||
| Salvatore Bilardo | |||
| Vincenzo Ferrigno | ... | Giannello | |
| Luigi Seraponte | |||
| Antonio Diddio | |||
| Mirella Catanesi |
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Also Known As:
Décaméron, Le (France)Decameron (West Germany)
Decamerone (West Germany)
The Decameron (USA)
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112 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Spain:18 | Italy:VM18 | West Germany:18 (nf) | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Canada:R | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | Portugal:M/16 | Sweden:11 | UK:18 (video rating) (1988) | UK:X (original rating) | USA:R (re-rating) (1991) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | USA:X (original rating)MOVIEmeter: 
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The first film in Pier Paolo Pasolini's "Trilogy of Life", continuing with Racconti di Canterbury, I (1972) and concluding with Fiore delle mille e una notte, Il (1974). moreFAQ
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The unapologetic choice of ancient, crumbling and dirty locations, coupled with the choice of "real-looking" actors devoid of manufactured graces made this film feel right. 14th century Italy surely was as full of natural humour, even in close proximity to death, as this film makes out. Casual sex in spite of the threat of mortal sin is treated likewise with candour. A real masterpiece showing humanity in all its various forms.