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Actors: Anna Magnani, Duncan Lamont, Ralph Truman, Paul Campbell
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Golden Coach |
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THE GOLDEN COACH (Le Carrosse d'or) was co-written and directed by Jean Renoir in 1952.
The setting is a Spanish town in Peru at the beginning of the 18th century. The Viceroy Ferdinand has just got in from Italy a golden coach which causes envy and malevolent comments among his court. The same day, a company of Italian actors arrives in town and gives a representation in the courtyard of the local inn. The representation is a success, especially for Camilla, in the role of Colombine. Ramon, a notorious bullfighter, falls in love with her at once. It should be specified here that Camilla has already a suitor in the person of Felipe, a Spanish gentleman she met on the boat which brought the company in South America.
The Viceroy, who noticed the popular success of the Italian actors, expresses the desire to see them playing in his palace. After the representation, Ferdinand invites Camilla and falls in love with the actress. On the following day, he sends a priceless jewel to her and Camilla is conquered at once. Then, Felipe leaves town and joins the ranks of the army in war against the local Indians. A few weeks later, Camilla has become the official mistress of the Viceroy but she's not specially appreciated by the court who doesn't accept the fact that a commoner has the favour of the Viceroy. When Ferdinand tells Camilla that he will give her the so envied golden coach, the court rises up against him and forces Ferdinand to forswear. Disappointed by the fearful behavior of the Viceroy, Camilla leaves the palace, resolved to take comfort in the arms of Ramon, the bullfighter.
--Daniel Staebler, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of The Golden Coach |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 18th century
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- love triangle/polygon
Lover is...
- of a different social class
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- actor
Age:
- 40's-50's
Eccentric:
Yes
- emotionally unstable
Hair color?
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavey
Body type
- (woman) ample bosom & buttocks
Events of movie makes character more...
- irritated
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Italian
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Body type
- (man) average build
How much in movie?
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Hispanic/Latinic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 80%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Hispanic/Latinic
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Setting
The Americas (not US):
Yes
The Americas:
- South
Small town?
Yes
Misc setting
- theater
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Movie makes you feel...
- thoughtful
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
Non-American film?
Yes
What language?
- English
Any profanity?
- None
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Orchestra/classical
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