: The film uses a frame story where Boccaccio himself (Jourdan) pursues the widowed Fiammetta (Fontaine). To win her over, he tells her stories that defend women against her cynical views. The Three Tales :

: Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, this series by the theatre company 1927 turned their cancelled stage show into a dark, comic, and surreal audio experience for BBC Radio 3.

: These productions often focus on the hypocrisy of moral leaders (the Church) and the manipulative dynamics between men and women. Notable voice actors like John Finnemore and the late Paul Ritter have contributed to these retellings. Comparison to the Original Masterpiece

To understand these "Nights," it helps to look at Boccaccio’s original The Decameron :

: A tale where a wife goes to elaborate lengths to prove her fidelity after her husband shows a lack of trust.