ITALY · 1972

I racconti di Canterbury

Pier Paolo Pasolini
Italian Neorealism medieval literature storytelling human nature social satire adaptation
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Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

Year1972
CountryItaly
DirectorPier Paolo Pasolini
I racconti di Canterbury poster

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