La locandiera (film)

La locandiera is a 1953 Italian film adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's classic play of the same name. The film, directed by Luigi Zampa, stars Gina Lollobrigida in the title role of Mirandolina, a clever and charming innkeeper who manipulates the men around her. The film retains much of the wit and social commentary of the original play, focusing on themes of gender roles, social class, and the complexities of human relationships. While largely faithful to the source material, the film adaptation makes some adjustments to suit the cinematic medium. The film's success helped solidify Lollobrigida's position as a leading star in Italian cinema. Further research is needed to detail specific casting choices beyond Lollobrigida, the precise alterations made to the plot for the film, and critical reception at the time of release.