The Golden Coach (1952)

On the same ship from Italy to Peru as a custom-ordered, gorgeous golden coach is a commedia dell’arte troupe which includes the inimitable Anna Magnani. Once she arrives in Peru, she must balance the affections of three separate suitors when she only has eyes for the splendid coach. It’s a beautiful film to watch, especially the colorful costumes and stage backdrops of the acting troupe, but I often lost my interest in some of its repetitively slow parts. Magnani is glorious though as she demands attention from her audience both on and off screen.