Pasolini, Chaucer and Boccaccio
Subtitle: two medieval texts and their translation to film
By: Agnès Blandeau.
Publisher: McFarland; McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 210
ISBN-13: 9780786422470
Subjects: Pasolini, Pier Paolo, -- 1922-1975 -- Criticism and interpretation.; Chaucer, Geoffrey, -- d. 1400.; Boccaccio, Giovanni, -- 1313-1375.; Decameron (Motion picture); Racconti di Canterbury (Motion picture)
Description: "The book first studies the two films and puts them in perspective. Next, it interprets both films from a wider perspective, recounting misinterpretations, expounding upon Pasolini's ideological vision, and defending the oft-criticized adaptations. Finally, the conclusion discusses how the films represent innovation over strict adaptation, and considers the paradox of rendering, non-realistically, the essence of original works"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-204) and index.