Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood
The spanish years of The Barefoot Contessa
March 10, 2018
51 min
FR
✓ Released 3172 days ago
Documentary
6.9
User Score
13 votes
About
At the height of her fame in 1954, actress Ava Gardner transplanted herself from Hollywood to the country of Spain. As she lovingly stated in her autobiography, “I don’t know if it was the climate, the men, or the music, but as soon as I set foot in Spain, I had a crush on this country.” In this documentary by Sergio Mondelo, the filmmaker explores the motivations behind this move and contrasts Gardner’s glitz and glam lifestyle with the hardships faced by the Spainish people under Franco’s rule.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Sergio G. Mondelo
Runtime: 51 min
Top Cast
Ava Gardner
Self (archive footage)
Anna Mouglalis
Ava Gardner's voice
Philippe Spiteri
Narrator
Frédéric Martinez
Self
Antoine Sire
Self
Jesús García de Dueñas
Self
Nieves Herrero
Self
Silvia Marsó
Self
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