Movie · 1972
Is When Women Were Called Virgins based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. When Women Were Called Virgins is based on the book The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio (1353).
The movie was released in 1972.
The book behind When Women Were Called Virgins
The Decameron
by Giovanni Boccaccio · first published 1353 · novella
14th-century collection of stories by Giovanni Boccaccio.
Other adaptations of The Decameron
- The Decameron (film, 1971)
- Virgin Territory (film, 2007)
- The Little Hours (film, 2017)
- The Decameron (TV, 2024)
- Wondrous Boccaccio (film, 2015)
Common questions
Is When Women Were Called Virgins based on a book?
Yes. When Women Were Called Virgins is based on the book The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio (1353).
Who wrote the book When Women Were Called Virgins is based on?
The Decameron was written by Giovanni Boccaccio and first published in 1353.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Decameron before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.