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THE GOLDEN COACH
Le Carrosse d’or
Synopsis
Camilla, the star of a theater company, hesitates between three men. A young Spanish officer, the Viceroy who gives her his magnificent golden coach and Ramon, a torero, who offers her a share of his glory. As the threat of war looms, she soon finds she must make painful decisions about her future.
Synopsis
Camilla, the star of a theater company, hesitates between three men. A young Spanish officer, the Viceroy who gives her his magnificent golden coach and Ramon, a torero, who offers her a share of his glory. As the threat of war looms, she soon finds she must make painful decisions about her future.
Our take
Lacquered in vibrant Technicolor, Jean Renoir’s majestic comedy set in 18th-century Peru juxtaposes the lavish pomp of Spanish officials with the characterful exuberance of an Italian theater troupe. Torn between gold, romance, and the stage, the great Anna Magnani dazzles as the jewel of the show.