Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

51m
DocumentaryTV Movie
6.9

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

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

Crew

Sergio G. Mondelo
Director
Charles-Henry Zoete
Editor
Jean-Louis Laforêt
Director of Photography
Sophie Varillon
Associate Producer
Jacques Audiard
Co-Producer
Manon Martin-Clouaire
Producer's Assistant
Sophie Krykwinski
Post-Production Manager

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