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Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

The spanish years of The Barefoot Contessa
Mar 10, 2018 · 51m
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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.

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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
Directed by Sergio G. Mondelo

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Moto Films, Page 114, ARTE France Cinéma
Country
FR

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