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The Decameron poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.0 / 100
1971·Comedy / Drama / History·1h 51m

THE DECAMERON

“Ribaldry! Rakes and libertines. Raised skirts and lowered lashes. A blush on every cheek. Pasolini. Filming The Decameron. Bringing life to art...and art to life.”

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.

Above the Line
Pier Paolo Pasolini·DirectorPier Paolo Pasolini·WriterTonino Delli Colli·Director of PhotographyEnnio Morricone·Original Music ComposerNino Baragli·Editor
Cast
Franco Citti·CiappellettoNinetto Davoli·Andreuccio of PerugiaJovan Jovanović·Rustico (scenes deleted)Angela Luce·PeronellaVincenzo Amato·Masetto of LamporecchioGiuseppe Zigaina·MonkMaria Gabriella Maione·Una MadonnaVincenzo CristoPier Paolo Pasolini·Allievo di GiottoGiorgio Iovine·Lizio da Valbona
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Pier Paolo Pasolini·Director
Writing· 1
Pier Paolo Pasolini·Writer
Camera· 1
Tonino Delli Colli·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Nino Baragli·EditorTatiana Casini Morigi·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Ennio Morricone·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Alberto Grimaldi·Producer
By the Numbers
80.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
79%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Decameron's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#1A0D0D
#8C6633
#CCB380
Mood
Playful, Mysterious, Historical
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A crowded movie poster features a large group of people, appearing to be from a historical period, arranged in a layered composition against a dark background. ”

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Key Elements
Golden GobletsRed ApplePeriod ClothingElaborate HeadwearMouse
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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