Search - Frida: Naturaleza Viva on DVD

Content Advisory: Nudity Movie Release: 1984 DVD Release: 12/02/2003 Format: DVD Audio Tracks: Spanish Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 48 mins Studio: Radco Members Wishing: 2 Genres: History, Biopic [feature]

Frida Kahlo was more than a mere Mexican artist. Crippled, Kahlo used her art to speak for other physically afflicted souls. She also was a controversial political figure, commiserating with the likes of Leon Trotsky and Diego Rivera. Directed by Paul Leduc and photographed by cinematographer Angel Goded, Frida features the artist portrayed by Ofelia Medina. In 2002, Kahlo's story would again be told in another film called Frida, with Salma Hayek in the lead role. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Ofelia Medina - Frida Kahlo
Juan Jose Gurrola - Rivera
Salvador Sanchez - Leon Trotsky
Claudio Brook - Frida's Father
Max Kerlow

Frida Kahlo was more than a mere Mexican artist. Crippled, Kahlo used her art to speak for other physically afflicted souls. She also was a controversial political figure, commiserating with the likes of Leon Trotsky and Diego Rivera. Filmmaker Paul Leduc uses broad strokes to paint his cinematic portrait of Frida Kahlo, his symbolic imagery perfectly conveyed by cinematographer Angel Goded. All Frida really lacks is a strong insight as to what made the central character tick. Fortunately, Frida Kahlo is portrayed by Ofelia Medina, who works long and hard to fill in the gaps left open by director Leduc. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide