Sophia Loren’s performances in American films occasionally feel stiff or contrived; however, when directed by Vittorio De Sica and alongside Marcello Mastroianni, she truly shines, resulting in a delightful comedy drama. The story unfolds in Naples following World War II, centering on the affluent “Don Domenico” who takes an interest in seventeen-year-old “Filumena,” a woman struggling to make ends meet, and over tim…