Ava Gardner, the Gipsy of Hollywood (Ava Gardner, la gitane d'Hollywood) 6 years old

The spanish years of The Barefoot Contessa

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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Ava Gardner, the Gipsy of Hollywood Cast

Name	Character
Ava Gardner She was 95, 67 years old when she died	as Herself (archive footage)

Ava Gardner, the Gipsy of Hollywood Crew

Name	Department