Decameron Nights May 2026

: This version featured ten "Italian Indelicacies" remixed from Boccaccio, highlighting themes like revenge , cunning , and generosity .

: The film uses a frame story where Boccaccio himself (Jourdan) pursues the widowed Fiammetta (Fontaine). To win her over, he tells her stories that defend women against her cynical views. The Three Tales :

: These productions often focus on the hypocrisy of moral leaders (the Church) and the manipulative dynamics between men and women. Notable voice actors like John Finnemore and the late Paul Ritter have contributed to these retellings. Comparison to the Original Masterpiece Decameron Nights

To understand these "Nights," it helps to look at Boccaccio’s original The Decameron :

: Reviewers from The New York Times noted the film's bright settings and costumes but found the direction and script lacked the wit and "spicy comment" of the original source material. The BBC Radio Series (2014/2020) : This version featured ten "Italian Indelicacies" remixed

: A slow-moving story about a wife who welcomes a buccaneer’s advances after her husband refuses to pay her ransom.

: A tale where a wife goes to elaborate lengths to prove her fidelity after her husband shows a lack of trust. The Three Tales : : These productions often

: A lighter story where a wife tricks her indifferent spouse into a practical demonstration of his "proper role".