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The Canterbury Tales

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In an era where the search for truth and true love intertwine, a diverse group of travelers embarks on a journey to Canterbury Cathedral. Each has their own baggage of stories, dreams, and desires, and along the way, they decide to share tales to entertain themselves and free their hearts.

Among the characters are an honorable knight striving for redemption, a defiant young woman seeking freedom, and a monk who questions his calling. As they share their stories, the tales reveal hidden passions, unexpected betrayals, and moments of humor that shift the group's dynamic and their perspective on life.

The stories, interwoven like a tapestry, swing between comedy and tragedy, addressing universal themes such as love, greed, and redemption. From epic adventures to sweet romances, each narrative offers a window into human psychology, while its historical context provides a rich and vibrant backdrop that reflects the complexity of human nature.

As they draw closer to their destination, the travelers discover that, beyond their differences, they all share common longings; each tale serves as a reflection of their own internal struggles. The film becomes a celebration of storytelling itself, where each narrative connects the characters in an unexpected bond, leading them to discover more about themselves in the process. In the end, the journey is both physical and spiritual, leaving everyone reflecting on the power of the stories that define us.

Media type
Movie
Year
1972
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Writer
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.30
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
60.00
Actors
Hugh Griffith
Laura Betti
Ninetto Davoli
Franco Citti
Josephine Chaplin
Alan Webb
J.P. Van Dyne
Vernon Dobtcheff
Adrian Street
Orla Pederson
Derek Deadman
Nicholas Smith
George Bethell Datch
Dan Thomas
Michael Balfour
Jenny Runacre
Peter Cain
Daniele Buckler
John Francis Lane
Settimo Castagna
Athol Coats
Judy Stewart-Murray
Tom Baker
Oscar Fochetti
Willoughby Goddard
Peter Stephens
Giuseppe Arrigio
Elisabetta Genovese
Gordon King
Patrick Duffett
Eamann Howell
Eileen King
Heather Johnson
Robin Askwith
Martin Whelar
John McLaren
Edward Monteith
Kervin Breen
Franca Sciutto
Vittorio Fanfoni
Leonard S. Brooks
Stephen Calcutt
Phil Davis
Francis de Wolff
Michael Derrek
Andrew Dymock
V. Edwards
Dorothy Everall
Diana Fisher
Chris Greener
David Hatton
Judo Al Hayes
Terry Hooper
Robert Brook Howard
Karl Howman
Richard Hughes
Laurie Inch
Charlotte Kell
Pinky Martin
Alan McConnell
Norman McGlen
Peter McGregor
Hugh McKenzie-Bailey
Roderick McLeod
Patrick Newell
Ray Parks
Martin Philips
Anita Sanders
Marc Sinclair
Mary Stuart
Reg Stuart
Steve Whitton
Gender
Comedy
Country
France
Producers
Alberto Grimaldi
Original title
I racconti di Canterbury
Duration
111
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