Three tales between awe and fear: The King of Lontrellis gives literally everything for his wive’s wish for an heir. Two mysterious sisters fool around with the King of Strongcliff’s passion. The obsession of Highhills’ King with a giant flea sends his daughter to an uncertain fate…

Based on Giambattista Basile’s „Il Pentamerone“ this visually stunning epic by director Matteo Garrone premiered at Cannes’ Film Festival, shows great performances by some of Europe’s finest actors.