Documentary ·TV Movie · France · 2018 · 51m

Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

Ava Gardner, la gitane d'Hollywood

Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood poster
Director
Sergio G. Mondelo
Cast
Ava Gardner as Self (archive footage) Anna Mouglalis as Ava Gardner's voice Philippe Spiteri as Narrator Frédéric Martinez as Self Antoine Sire as Self Jesús García de Dueñas as Self
Crew
Jean-Louis Laforêt — Director of Photography Charles-Henry Zoete — Editor
Tagline

The spanish years of The Barefoot Contessa

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
biographyarchive footagehollywood starold footagefamous actressfigure study
Key Collaborators
Sergio G. Mondelo Director Jean-Louis Laforêt Director of Photography Charles-Henry Zoete Editor
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