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Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood
“The spanish years of The Barefoot Contessa”
6.9 / 10• 2018• 51m•NR• French
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ava Gardner
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Anna Mouglalis
Ava Gardner's voice
Philippe Spiteri
Narrator
FM
Frédéric Martinez
Self
Antoine Sire
Self
Jesús García de Dueñas
Self
Nieves Herrero
Self
Silvia Marsó
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sergio G. Mondelo's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
