07 Jun 2016
Lumière!
A collection of restored prints from the Lumière Brothers.
Ava Gardner, the Gypsy of Hollywood
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.
Top Billed Cast
Ava Gardner Self (archive footage)
Anna Mouglalis Ava Gardner's voice
Philippe Spiteri Narrator
Frédéric Martinez Self
Antoine Sire Self
Nieves Herrero Self
Silvia Marsó Self
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