The Decameron (1971) — AI Story Visualization

The Decameron (1971) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

A collection of tales told by young people fleeing the Black Death

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Plague and Flight

Tales of Deception

Love and Lust

Moral Conclusions

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.

Directed by

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Key Cast

Rating: 6.8/10 (358 votes)