Frida (2002)

A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.

Director:

Julie Taymor

Writers:

Hayden Herrera (book), Clancy Sigal (screenplay)

Stars:

Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush

Won 2 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 46 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Salma Hayek	...	Frida Kahlo
Mía Maestro	...	Cristina Kahlo
Alfred Molina	...	Diego Rivera
Antonio Banderas	...	David Alfaro Siqueiros
Valeria Golino	...	Lupe Marín
Diego Luna	...	Alejandro 'Alex'
Edward Norton	...	Nelson Rockefeller
Alejandro Usigli	...	Professor
Saffron Burrows	...	Gracie
Loló Navarro	...	Nanny (as Lolo Navarro)
Roger Rees	...	Guillermo Kahlo
Fermín Martínez	...	Painter on Bus (as Fermin Martinez)
Amelia Zapata	...	Maid
Ashley Judd	...	Tina Modotti
Roberto Medina	...	Dr. Farril

Storyline

"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.

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Plot Keywords:

bisexual woman | lesbian | sex scene | title directed by female | bisexual lead character | 

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Taglines:

Prepare to be seduced

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality/nudity and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Canada Mexico

Language:

English French Russian

Release Date:

22 November 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Frida Kahlo

Filming Locations:

Barrio del Alto, Puebla, Mexico

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$205,996, 27 October 2002, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$25,885,000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$56,298,474

Company Credits

Production Co:

Handprint Entertainment, Lions Gate Films, Miramax

Technical Specs

Runtime:

123 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alfred Molina gained 50 lbs (23 kg) for his role as Diego Rivera.

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Goofs

When Frida is in the tub with the Empire State Building visions, you can see a towel or wrap covering her chest.

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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

Featured in The Sopranos: All Happy Families (2004)

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Soundtracks

Barrio de San Francisco
Written by Trio Los Chapás
Performed by Trio Los Chapás
Published by Discos Corasón
Courtesy of Discos Corasón

User Reviews

art, communism and sex

I watched this film for the first time, last night,and, it is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen. There are shades of "Surviving Picasso" about it. Yet, this movie transcends the Picasso film on a number of levels. Where "Surviving Picasso" is all about Anthony Hopkins masterful performance, "Frida" has a chemistry between its leading actors that you just don't see enough of in modern cinema. Yes, Salma Hayek inhabits the character of Frida and makes it entirely her own. But Alfred Molina's portrayal of her overweight, philandering husband really brings this movie to life. History is important to this movie also. Although removed from the turbulent events dominating European politics in the 1930s, Mexico embraces the ideology that will soon tear Europe apart and reflects that ideology in its art. Diego Rivera, as portrayed by Molina, is certainly a greater lover of women and painting than he is of political ideology, but the fact that he plays host to the exiled Trotsky shows that he is willing to put himself in harms way for the sake of his political principles. Trotsky is played charmingly by Geoffery Rush and his introduction to the story sends Diego and Frida's marriage to another level. This movie never fails to surprise you and if you have not seen it yet, you should.