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Decameroticus
Five episodes :1) A husband has taken the place of the confessor to find out about his wife's betrayals and while he spends the night at the door of the house, the woman can freely receive her lover. 2) Judge Volfardo, to take revenge for the constant pranks of Lambertuccio, head of the guards, invites Leonetto, a young man whom women yearn for, to take advantage of his wife. But everything is resolved to their own damage 3) While Domitilla's husband sends the boy into his bed to be able to sleep with his lover. 4) Don Casimiro has Don Ciccillo treat his wife who will use a very intimate therapy. 5) Messer Ciccio and Messer Gerbino exchange confidences on how not to be betrayed by their wives, so that...
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Plot Summary
Set in the 14th century, this film presents a series of erotic and comedic tales loosely inspired by Boccaccio's Decameron. The stories often involve clever tricks, sexual encounters, and humorous situations that highlight the human condition.
Critical Reception
Decameroticus is a lesser-known entry in the Italian erotic-comedy genre of the 1970s. While it features elements common to the era, such as an ensemble of loosely connected erotic vignettes and attempts at humor, it generally did not achieve significant critical acclaim. Its reception is primarily within niche circles interested in genre cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Features explicit sexual content typical of its genre.
Attempts humor through anecdotal storytelling.
Visually reflects the aesthetic of 1970s Italian exploitation cinema.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not readily available. Audiences interested in this genre might find the explicit nature and episodic structure appealing, though specific critiques are scarce.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a wave of Italian films in the 1970s that sought to capitalize on the popularity of Boccaccio's Decameron by creating eroticized retellings, often with comedic undertones.
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