Taymor recreates the tactile passion and beauty of Frida Kahlo’s art as a backdrop for her life of romance and revolution. Frida chronicles the life of artist Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), from her upbringing to her worldwide fame. The film shows the turbulence and controversy that surrounded both Frida and her husband, Diego Rivera, throughout their lives as political activists, artists, and lovers. Frida received a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and two Oscars.
Type: Feature FilmLength: 123 minutes
Year: 2002
Audio Language: English
Subtitles: None
Themes: Art, Biography, Drama, Mexico, USA, Women's Studies
Director(s): Julie Taymor
