Pier Paolo Pasolini-Il Decameron (1971) (Reupload)

"Il Decameron" was the first of director Pier Paolo Pasolini's "Trilogy of Life". The film, based on the sexually supercharged tales of Boccaccio, is a patchwork of many of Pasolini's favorite themes, with a surprising endorsement of heterosexuality -specifically female heterosexuality- included in the proceedings. Pasolini himself plays the role of an aspiring fresco painter who is advised that his completed work will never be as satisfying as his dream of that work. Not one to make his films accessible to a general audience, Pasolini nonetheless enjoyed a positive public response to "Il Decameron" (a response due more to the film's raw eroticism than the public's grasp of Pasolini's messages). The film was followed by Pasolini's "Canterbury Tales" and "Arabian Nights". (-DVD cover)


An adaptation of nine stories from Bocaccio's "Decameron": 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. Pasolini is up to his old tricks satirizing the Church, and throwing in liberal doses of life and love. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065622/plotsummary)


In Decameron is actually several shorts, 9 or so, a series of funny tales in medieval Italy with similar touch and atmosphere. The humour is great, we had various laughs in almost every single bit. Some of the humour might of course offend hardcore Christians, but this is by no means a minus in my book. Pasolini's assault to this eras ethics is truly a delight! And even if this dates back to 1971, the stories remain fresh and provocative as is, and this is the height of Pasolini's vision. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065622/)


In Boccaccio's tales they talk about love, death, the meaning of life, and religion but first and most of all – they entertain. At the time they were told and written down, no one would think of them as the future academic references. That's why they are so alive, earthy, coarse, and bold. I have not seen two other Pasolini's films but 'Decameron' captures the original spirit of Boccaccio's tales truthfully and with love, humanity, and perfect sense of the medieval Italy.


The film has a look of a renaissance painting – not only Italian Renaissance (Giotto) but Netherlandish Northern Renaissance - Peter Bruegel and Hieronymus Bosch.


Look closely at the faces of Pasolini's peasants - real-looking actors who had none of the Hollywood glamor or classical features or perfect teeth and smiles– their faces are interesting, original, and each stands out.


Full of rustic comedy and innocence, earthy humor and lust for life –"Decameron" is one of the most optimistic, and celebrating life films ever made. Its sexuality is straightforward and honest, moving and not insulting. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065622/usercomments)


Original Music by Ennio Morricone and Pasolini himself.


Cinematography by great master Tonino Delli Colli


Two of Pasolini's main actors Franco Citti and Ninetto Davoli are present in this movie too.



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