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Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

"The spanish years of The Barefoot Contessa"

2018-03-10
6.917
fr 51m
DocumentaryTV Movie
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.

Director of Photography

Jean-Louis Laforêt

Editor

Charles-Henry Zoete

Director

Sergio G. Mondelo

Associate Producer

Sophie Varillon

Producer's Assistant

Manon Martin-Clouaire

Post-Production Manager

Sophie Krykwinski

biography archive footage hollywood star old footage famous actress figure study

Status

Released

Countries

  • France

Companies

  • Moto Films
  • Page 114
  • ARTE France Cinéma