The film is developed in medieval England at the Inn. In this film the Director played the role of Chaucer, which is one of the listeners four short stories told by travelers. All the novels of the painting imbued with the spirit of sensuality and eroticism, simplicity of manners and humor of medieval England.
I racconti di Canterbury
Year | 1971 |
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Country | Italy, France |
Director | Pier Paolo Pasolini |
Cinematography | Tonino Delli Colli |
Scriptwriters | Pier Paolo PasoliniGeoffrey Chaucer |
Produced | Alberto Grimaldi |
Music | Ennio Morricone |
Art Direction | Dante FerrettiDanilo DonatiKen Muggleston |
Editing | Nino Baragli |
Genres | DramaComedyHistory |
Release Date | July 2, 1972 |
MPAA | NC-17 |
Runtime | 124 min. |
Plot Summary
Did You Know?
The film is based on the novel by Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury tales" (The Canterbury Tales, late 14th century).