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Frida (2002)

R  |   |  Biography, Drama, Romance  |  22 November 2002 (USA)
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A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.

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"Frida" chronicles the life Frida Kahlo shared unflinchingly and openly with Diego Rivera, as the young couple took the art world by storm. From her complex and enduring relationship with her mentor and husband to her illicit and controversial affair with Leon Trotsky, to her provocative and romantic entanglements with women, Frida Kahlo lived a bold and uncompromising life as a political, artistic, and sexual revolutionary. Written by Anonymous

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Rated R for sexuality/nudity and language | See all certifications »

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Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

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$205,996 (USA) (25 October 2002)

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$14,164,253 (Europe) (23 May 2003)
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Edward Norton did an uncredited rewrite of the script. See more »

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In 1922 Frida is sitting in a modern wheelchair painting Cristina's portrait. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Frida Kahlo: Careful, guys. This corpse is still breathing. Try to get me there in one piece.
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Connections

Referenced in From Prada to Nada (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

Viva La Vida
(2002)
Music by Elliot Goldenthal
Lyrics by Hernán Bravo Varela
Performed by Trio Marimberos
Published by Mrx Music
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¡Viva Frida!
26 November 2002 | by (San Francisco, California) – See all my reviews

"Frida" is a beautifully done biopic about Mexican artist and icon Frida Kahlo. Salma Hayek plays this role very well. She exhibits all the passion that goes into being an artist, especially when playing off Alfred Molina, who plays Diego Rivera, husband of Frida Kahlo, and a famous Mexican artist in his own right. What really impressed me was the artistic references in the movie. I loved seeing the paintings coming to life! I also liked the surreal animated sequences, particularly the hospital nightmare, populated with Day of the Dead-style skeletons. Few movies have ever made me regard them as a work of art. "Frida" is definitely one of them!


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