Frida Kahlo
Biography
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (July 6, 1907 – July 13, 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.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
It’s the story of a little girl who is different. Her world is Coyoacan, Mexico City. Sparkling, vibrant, everything interests her and when difficulties arise, she faces them with an overflowing imagination. This little girl is called Frida Kahlo.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
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.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
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.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
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.
Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Short documentary on Frida Kahlo's life, illness, art, love and death.
Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as Herself (archive footage)
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.
Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
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.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
Mexican feature film
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self (Archive Footage)
A documentary on the process of production of Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Frescoes and the murals' agitated social context during the years of the Great Depression. The documentary's remarkable archival montage explores the links between industrial labor, public art, and industrial cinema under the exigencies of Fordism.