Decameron Nights May 2026

: 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)

: 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 : Decameron Nights

To understand these "Nights," it helps to look at Boccaccio’s original The Decameron : : Reviewers from The New York Times noted

: A tale where a wife goes to elaborate lengths to prove her fidelity after her husband shows a lack of trust. The Three Tales : To understand these "Nights,"

The BBC has produced multiple audio versions under the title Decameron Nights , modernizing Boccaccio's "indelicacies" for a contemporary audience.

One of the most notable versions is the 1953 film Decameron Nights , an anthology featuring three of Boccaccio's tales. The film stars Joan Fontaine and Louis Jourdan, who play multiple roles across the different stories.

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