Frida [videorecording (Blu-ray)] / Miramax Films presents in association with Margaret Rose Perenchio a Ventanarose production in association with Lions Gate Films, a film by Julie Taymor ; produced by Sarah Green, Salma Hayek, Jay Polstein, Lizz Speed, Nancy Hardin, Lindsay Flickinger, Roberto Sneider ; written by Clancy Sigal and Diane Lake and Gregory Nava, Anna Thomas ; directed by Julie Taymor.
Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Roger Rees, Diego Luna, Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas. Based on the book by Hayden Herrera. Produced as a motion picture in 2002. Special features: Conversation with Salma Hayek; commentary with Julie Taymor; AFI Julie Taylor interview; Chavela Vargas interview; The vision, design, and music of Frida; Salma's recording sessions; real locations of Frida's life and art; portrait of an artist; 2 visual effects pieces: Amoeba Proteus, The brothers Quay; the voice of Lila Downs.
Summary:
The life of artist Frida Kahlo, from her humble upbringing to her worldwide fame and controversy that surrounded both her and her husband, Diego Rivera.
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