Learning on ScreenCanterbury Tales, The
- Synopsis
- Pasolini takes the role of Chaucer in a vivid and grotesque adaptation of some of Chaucer’s bawdy tales. The dual format Blu-Ray edition includes an alternative English-language version presented with English version inserts; the original Italian trailer; a new documentary exploring Pasolini’s significance to the Italian genre film; and a fully illustrated booklet including essays, reviews and biography.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Italy
- Year of release
- 2001
- Year of production
- 1971
- Subjects
- English language and literature; Media studies
- Keywords
- Chaucer, Geoffrey; cinema - Italy; feature films; medieval literature; Middle Ages; poetry
Credits
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writer
- Geoffrey Chaucer
- Cast
Hugh Griffith Laura Betti Ninetto Davoli Pier Paolo Pasolini
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL, BR Region B, Blu-Ray DVD
- Price
- £14.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 107 minutes
- Year
- 2013
Distributor
- Name
BFI Video
- video.films@bfi.org.uk
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7957 8957
- Fax
- 020 7957 8968
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
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