Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood (2018)

  • NR
  • 03/10/2018 (US)
  • Documentary, TV Movie
  • 51m

The spanish years of The Barefoot Contessa

Overview

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.

Sergio G. Mondelo

Director

Cast

Ava Gardner's headshot

Ava Gardner

Self (archive footage)
Anna Mouglalis's headshot

Anna Mouglalis

Ava Gardner's voice
Philippe Spiteri's headshot

Philippe Spiteri

Narrator
Frédéric Martinez's headshot

Frédéric Martinez

Self
Antoine Sire's headshot

Antoine Sire

Self
Jesús García de Dueñas's headshot

Jesús García de Dueñas

Self
Nieves Herrero's headshot

Nieves Herrero

Self
Silvia Marsó's headshot

Silvia Marsó

Self

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