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The Decameron (1971) poster

Movie The Rerun: 1970s

The Decameron

An anthology of ribald, earthy tales drawn from Giovanni Boccaccio's 14th-century collection, relocated to southern Italy.

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An anthology of ribald, earthy tales drawn from Giovanni Boccaccio's 14th-century collection, relocated to southern Italy.

Why watch Pier Paolo Pasolini's first Trilogy of Life film won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize at the 21st Berlin International Film Festival.

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Quick answers

Where can I watch The Decameron?
In the US: Tubi. In Canada: Tubi.
What is The Decameron about?
An anthology of ribald, earthy tales drawn from Giovanni Boccaccio's 14th-century collection, relocated to southern Italy.
Who is in the cast of The Decameron?
The Decameron stars Pier Paolo Pasolini, Silvana Mangano, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti and Gianni Rizzo.
Who directed The Decameron?
The Decameron was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
When did The Decameron come out?
The Decameron was released on 1 January 1971.
How long is The Decameron?
The Decameron runs 112 minutes (1 h 52 min).

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