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Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

The spanish years of The Barefoot Contessa

6.9201851m
Documentary

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.

Directed by Sergio G. Mondelo

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Cast

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Self (archive footage)

Anna Mouglalis

Anna Mouglalis

Ava Gardner's voice

Philippe Spiteri

Philippe Spiteri

Narrator

Frédéric Martinez

Self

Antoine Sire

Antoine Sire

Self

Jesús García de Dueñas

Jesús García de Dueñas

Self

Nieves Herrero

Nieves Herrero

Self

Silvia Marsó

Silvia Marsó

Self

Curated

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