Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

51 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | March 10, 2018

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.

Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood

51 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | March 10, 2018

Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood
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.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers ARTE France Cinéma, Page 114, Moto Films
Original title Ava Gardner, la gitane d'Hollywood
Directors Sergio G. Mondelo
Writers

Cast

Ava Gardner

as Herself (archive footage)