Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo

Born: July 6, 1907
Died: July 13, 1954
in Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her surreal works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Her autobiographical portraits explored themes of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race. Apart from her paintings, she is also well-known for her political beliefs, being a member of the Mexican Communist Party.

Movies for Frida Kahlo...

Frida
Title: Frida
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: March 8, 2024
Type: Movie
An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.
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Frida Kahlo
Title: Frida Kahlo
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 15, 2020
Type: Movie
She was a prolific self-portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her turbulent and, at times, tragic life. This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons: Frida Kahlo. Displaying a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy on screen, this personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, men, women, politics and her cultural heritage.
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Chavela
Title: Chavela
Character: Herself (archive footage)
Released: June 16, 2017
Type: Movie
Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.
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Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti
Title: Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1983
Type: Movie
An unconventional portrait of painter Frida Kahlo and photographer Tina Modotti. Simple in style but complex in its analysis, it explores the divergent themes and styles of two contemporary and radical women artists working in the upheaval of the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution.
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Frida Kahlo
Title: Frida Kahlo
Character: Herself (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1982
Type: Movie
Frida Kahlo: declared a symbol of Mexican national heritage, made into a cult figure by the women's movement, praised by the likes of Picasso and Breton, this film uses images and music to reveal the soul of an icon.
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Frida Kahlo
Title: Frida Kahlo
Released: January 1, 1971
Type: Movie
Short documentary on Frida Kahlo's life, illness, art, love and death.