Frida (2024)

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  7 / 10

  Director Carla Gutierrez’s documentary “Frida” offers a deeply intimate journey through the tumultuous life, passionate relationships, and stunning works created by the legendary artist Frida Kahlo. With most of her story told through Kahlo’s most famous (and also rarely seen) drawings and paintings, Gutierrez has crafted an enchanting documentary about the icon that will make art lovers salivate.
  
  Unfolding like a vivid tapestry, the documentary weaves together Frida’s own words drawn from her personal letters, essays, diary, and interviews, all beautifully complemented by lyrical animations inspired by her unforgettable artwork. Viewers get a true sense of the complexities of her life, from her early days as the victim of a near-fatal trolley accident, her rocky romance with Diego Rivera that was filled with infidelity, and a heartbreaking miscarriage.
  
  I loved the storytelling style in this film, with Frida’s story told in her own words from her own point of view. It plays like a dramatic rendering of a life that offers a profound insight into Frida’s creative process as well as the personal connection to her work. The documentary truly brings it all to life, which gives viewers the tools to see Kahlo’s art in a new way. I left this film with a deeper appreciation for Frida Kahlo the person as well as the artist.
  
  “Frida” is a must-see for lovers of art and admirers of the subject, but those seeking to broaden their horizons will find the film easily accessible. This is a beautifully done tribute to one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, capturing the spirit of creativity and commitment to self-expression that made Kahlo’s surrealist visions speak to so many.
  
  By: Louisa Moore / SCREEN ZEALOTS

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