The Other Canterbury Tales

Although these stories are called so...

they occurred not only in Canterbury.

And they are not the works of one Jeffrey Chaucer.

On the contrary!

These stories, more or less, in one form or another...

became a large part of the world literature of all time.

Looking back, into the past...

you will notice that all these stories...

are the fruits of folk compositions.

And, in principle, they belong, first of all...

the oral tradition of narration.

And although some writers, such as Chaucer, like Boccaccio...

recorded these chronicles on paper...

the real authors should be sought among ordinary people.

Among those who are at moments of rest...

told in places of halts...

these tales for adults.

OTHER CENTERBERBIAN HISTORY

adaptation of literary stories...

Pietro ARETINO.

Sabadino DELIE ARENTI.

Giovanni Boccaccio.

Jeffrey Chaucera.

Margarita of Navarra.

Franco SACQUETTI

director Mino GUERRINI.

What a hellish life we have!

It's crazy how cold it is!

Why are you complaining, hey?

Today we are free to do whatever our heart desires. Previously it was not so.

All these lands belonged to a great and terrible gentleman...

and a big son of a bitch!

I was told by my grandfather that at that time the lord...

could even decide to live for you or die.

Sire, this creature thrown at your feet...

worked for a man named Della Pietra.

And what kind of worm is this - Della Pietra?

Sire, he is the leader of that same gang...

that terrorized entire areas!

Our fellows captured only him. But he is the most terrible of the bandits.

What Egyptian robber?

I, Sire, did not take up arms in my life.

And you will even deny that he shared bread with the Pandolfi gang?

What do you all "gang" yes "gang"? It...

It was a group of friends.

And I was their little member of the family. A family pet.

I was a bit of everything to them all.

I cooked an omelet for them, washed them for them, stroked them...

Well, and other things!

Things-things... What other things?

If I could say... "Confess, for your own justification."

"No, no, Sir..." - Well, say it!

I loaded them with trunks!

"And always just you?" "Always me!"

Am I not good?

Sire, what decision?

- Health, sir! - Health!

Because you made me laugh...

"I'll forgive you." There will be no torture. - Thank you!

"However, I..." - Thank you!

I'll just sentence you to death.

Yes...

Not to death, no! Not to death!

When will we enforce this sentence?

Tomorrow... But no! Immediately!

"He will be put to death immediately!" No!

No, I do not want to die! I'm too young for that!

No, I do not want to die! Let me go! Let go!

Oh, let go!

Oh no!

Let me go! Let me go!

Let go of me!

Such here put themselves bowls, as if it were their boobs.

And always so innocent!

And there are some wives who really deserve a gallows!

What are you talking about?

I said exactly what I said.

But it seems to me that you said one thing, meaning quite another.

I know what I said, and I'm not going to repeat!

Who wanted to understand, he understood.

And if someone wants to keep head under the earth to nothing not to see or hear...

then - please! This is his business!

For help!

Husband of mine!

What a pleasant surprise! You came back much sooner than usual.

Just wanted to drink. Give me water!

"Hey, what's wrong?" You're angry? "I'm angry at flies."

What, really? But they say that it's useless to be angry with flies!

Woman, do you always believe what people say?

But... what do you mean by your words?

Nothing. I said what I said.

I'll have to leave for Venice tonight.

- I will not be three days old. - Three days?!

And three nights. Prepare me a meal on the road.

And if someone wants to keep head under the earth to nothing not to see or hear...

then - please! This is his business!

Have a nice trip, husband! And come back soon!

Yes Yes! I'll be back as soon as possible.

Precious mine! Expensive!

These beautiful crooks are worthy of the crown and great reverence.

I'm all yours, sir!

And whose are those soft ears, which so eagerly listen to my words...

my sweet little heart?

"I am your master with all the virtues." Oh thanks!

And whose beautiful eyes, shining, like a bottom of a pitcher of water...

in which the sparkles of sunlight shine...

and which I with all my heart are tied with eternal love?

Signor, my dear! You know that they are yours!

And whose tongue, sweet, like a jug of sugar and honey...

and who utters words that can melt the most frozen heart?

Signor my dear! He's yours!

He is yours and will always tell you only pleasant things.

And this neck, as if carved from ivory and beautiful, like pearls?

She is all yours, my good sir!

And this breast, priceless...

"more beautiful than rubies." Whose is she? "Yours, my dear Signor."

"And no one else?" "No one else, of course!"

I thank you first of all and in the highest degree for it, my dear!

And what is this treasure, which is more valuable than my soul?

And whose these frankly opened buns...

so fresh and round, my sweet child?

Whose are they, the consolation of my soul?

They belong to my husband, lord. Should I at least leave something for him?

Bitch! A prostitute! Is that all you're leaving me?!

And who is there, under the bed?

No one. Or maybe a dog?

I realized that these round and delicious buns you leave Gallante...

but now I want them to be mine!

Thank you very much, my dear!

Hey, Bellino! You guarded us, did not you?

Do not be frightened, Elena!

Even if you yourself think that you deserve a gallows...

after betraying my trust...

I still forgive you.

Oh, my Gallante! I surrendered under great coercion!

I had to do it, otherwise I could even die!

But I did not want such dishonor.

He broke in here like a powerful water stream...

with persuasions, exhortations and threats. It was our master.

You know his holes well!

And only then did I agree to discredit your and your own honor.

Without any pleasure for myself! And now I ask you for mercy!

You see, I was not able to fight back.

At least, do not consider me a despicable person.

Forgive me! I pray you, laying hands on the crucifix!

However, you continue to convince me that you are very sorry.

But first...

I must say that your repentance should not be so bitter.

I'll forgive you everything, but on one condition!

And only then will I forgive you, if you agree, and at any another outcome!

That's not bad: Worms drive away and against fever.

- There is also? - Yes. There are more.

It has a bad taste.

But it is useful - it drives any ailment from the head.

But it's delicious!

Delicious! Especially if you add to meat.

It? "I'm not going to eat it for anything!"

This is only useful in order to lead someone to death.

If you need a poison, then this is one of the worst!

It is only necessary to eat. And you are finished!

Donna, you know that in a few days...

in the palace there will be a big ball. And for you to make there good impression...

I sewed you a special dress.

Hold on! "I'll wear it with great pleasure."

And this you call a dress for the ball?!

- Yes! - Yes, I prefer to go naked...

but do not wear such filth!

Elena! You're a pain in my ass!

You want to ruin my whole life, you scoundrel!

You have no respect, and you're ready to throw me any shit!

And I must take shame - to get you out of this rag!?

But you must do what I tell you...

because I'm your husband, not some kind of fool! You understand?

"Let him turn, sire." "What the hell are you talking about?"

Ask Donna to turn around.

Turn around, I beg of you!

ARTIFICIAL

But, donna! What does this strange outfit mean?

Signor, I will explain: So my husband wanted.

And, as I am his wife, I could not, I could not contradict him.

You, Gallante, are a man of the widest views.

My views were never as wide as yours.

And this fact should be clear to you.

Sire, you are our absolute master...

and we must provide to your pleasure is all that you only do not please.

However, your women you are free to dress as you like...

I'm just dressing up my own way.

You speak wise words.

And as a reward, I want to sacrifice...

for your woman a beautiful brocade gown.

Which she will have to wear immediately to please me.

Sire! Any gift, whatever you do...

it will always be very pleasant.

Since you have proven your cunning, my dear Gallante...

it would be wise to use this feature of yours...

and I want to kindly appoint you...

a high official official that will also allow you to be sent away from the city.

I think that it is - quite a fair decision.

Chelso! I want Gallante...

became our new ambassador at the Venetian Palace.