The Barefoot Contessa

A washed-up filmmaker finds stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub and convinces her to star in his next big picture, sparking a meteoric rise to stardom that also attracts the attention of powerful men. As Maria's fame grows, so do the tensions with those who seek to control her - including her producer and a wealthy playboy - but it's her genuine love for another man that becomes her greatest vulnerability. When tragedy strikes, Maria must confront the harsh realities of stardom and the secrets that can destroy even the most glamorous of lives.