The Decameron
The Decameron
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The Decameron (1971)

R (US) | Italy, France, West Germany | Italian, Neapolitan, German, Latin | 111 min
Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini
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An adaptation of nine stories from Bocaccio's "Decameron": **** Segment 1: A young man from Perugia is swindled twice in Naples, but ends up rich; **** Segment 2: A man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; **** Segment 3: A woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; **** Segment 4: A scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; **** Segment 5: Three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; **** Segment 6: A young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; **** Segment 7: A group of painters wait for inspiration; **** Segment 8: A crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; **** Segment 9: Two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.

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Golden Berlin Bear

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Release Date

West Germany
(Berlin International Film Festival)
1971-06-28
Italy
(Taormina Film Festival)
1971-07-15
Italy
(Trento)
1971-08-25
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Decameron
(Original title)
El decamerón
Argentina
The Decameron
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Severe
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild