Boccaccio (1940 film)

Boccaccio is a 1940 Italian historical comedy film directed by Marcello Albani. The film stars Osvaldo Valenti as Boccaccio, with Silvana Jachino and María Mercader in supporting roles. The plot loosely depicts episodes from the life of the 14th-century Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio, focusing on his romantic entanglements and adventures. The film portrays Boccaccio as a charming and witty character, engaged in various escapades, and draws inspiration from the themes and tone of his famous collection of novellas, The Decameron.