Decameron 4

In 14th-century Florence, as the Black Death rages, a group of young people retreat to a secluded villa. To pass the time and distract themselves from the grim reality outside, they decide to tell each other stories. These tales range from bawdy and humorous to tragic and romantic, reflecting the diverse tapestry of human experience.

Pasolini's adaptation of Boccaccio's classic tales was met with mixed reviews. While some praised its uninhibited exploration of human desire and its faithfulness to the spirit of the original work, others found it overly explicit and lacking in narrative cohesion. It is often seen as a controversial but significant work in Pasolini's filmography.

• Praised for its raw energy and unflinching look at human nature.
• Criticized for its explicit content and episodic structure.
• Seen as a faithful yet controversial adaptation of Boccaccio's tales.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to limited available data, but it is generally considered a provocative and artistically bold film.

The film was a commercial success in Italy but faced censorship issues in several countries due to its explicit sexual content.