Wondrous Boccaccio

2015

2h 0m

Drama

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60%

5 Reviews

Tomatometer

25%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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In the 13th century, 10 children escape an outbreak of the black death and seek shelter in the countryside. To pass the time, each child tells a story that helps them cope with the uncertainties of life.

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Chris Cabin

Slant Magazine

This isn't the Taviani brothers' strongest film to date, but it's one that feels uniquely at peace with the limitations of art and depiction in the face of oblivion.

Apr 22, 2015

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Sergio F. Pinilla

Cinemanía (Spain)

... filmed with as much veneration as talent for directing actors. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 7, 2017

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Maria Vultaggio

International Business Times

Wondrous Boccaccio sets out to tell five stories filled with love, lust, loss and loyalty, but instead falls flat.

Feb 6, 2017

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Ken Eisner

Georgia Straight

Think of it as mildly diverting museum dioramas come to life and you'll do okay.

Oct 20, 2015

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Brandon Judell

Huffington Post

Here's a leaden affair with some lovely visuals and colorful gowns that seem just picked up from the dry cleaners. What's strange here is that the joy of Boccaccio's sagas still seep through: his high veneration of both love and sex in equal measure.

Apr 20, 2015

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bad direction. out of all the stories in the decameron, the ones chosen for this film are boring. the story is changed as well.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/04/22

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Paolo Taviani

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Vittorio Taviani

Director

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Duca Tancredi

Paola Cortellesi

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Carolina Crescentini

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Synopsis

In the 13th century, 10 children escape an outbreak of the black death and seek shelter in the countryside. To pass the time, each child tells a story that helps them cope with the uncertainties of life.

Director: Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Screenwriter: Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Production Co: Cinemaundici, RAI Cinema
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 2h 0m

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