Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- provocative
- playful
- classic cinema night
- italian film night
What critics said
Critics generally find the anthology uneven but lively, with memorable performances and inventive comic treatments of erotic and social themes.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Four separate tales reinterpret erotic and romantic situations in the spirit of a modern Decameron.
The prudish Dr. Antonio’s fixation on a provocative milk billboard turns public decency into comic obsession.
Luciana, Pupe, and Zoe each take decisive action in response to workplace, marital, or economic constraints.
Anita Ekberg’s billboard and the carnival lottery give the anthology heightened, visually extravagant comic set pieces.
Films like Boccaccio '70, and why
Ieri, oggi, domani
episodic Italian comedy, sexual farce, and social satire shaped by changing gender roles
Le fate
Italian anthology structure, romantic comedy, and playful treatment of women’s independence
Marriage Italian Style
mid-century Italian comedy of manners combining erotic spectacle, class tension, and romantic entanglements
Movie Details
- Directors
- Mario Monicelli, Vittorio De Sica, Federico Fellini, Luchino Visconti
- Release Date
- 1962-02-23
- Runtime
- 204 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (162)
Cast
- Marisa Solinas
- Anita Ekberg
- Romy Schneider
- Sophia Loren
- Germano Gilioli
- Peppino De Filippo
- Tomas Milian
- Alfio Vita
- Luigi Giuliani
- Romolo Valli
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Kino Film Collection
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Boccaccio '70 about?
- A four-part Italian erotic comedy turns the spirit of the Decameron toward marriage, scandal, female independence, and the absurdities of public morality.
- What is Boccaccio '70 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Boccaccio '70 as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Boccaccio '70 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Boccaccio '70.
- What did critics think of Boccaccio '70?
- Critics generally find the anthology uneven but lively, with memorable performances and inventive comic treatments of erotic and social themes.
- Which films are like Boccaccio '70?
- Films with a similar feel include Ieri, oggi, domani, Le fate, and Marriage Italian Style.
- How long is Boccaccio '70?
- Boccaccio '70 runs 204 minutes.
- Where can I watch Boccaccio '70?
- In United States, Boccaccio '70 streams on Kino Film Collection.
