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Frida [videorecording] / Miramax Films presents in association with Margaret Rose Perenchio ; a Ventana Rosa production in association with Lions Gate Films ; executive producers, Margaret Rose Perenchio [and five others] ; producers, Sarah Green, Salma Hayek, Jay Polstein [and four others] ; screenplay writers, Clancy Sigal [and three others] ; director, Julie Taymor.

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0788844989
  • ISBN: 9780788844980
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 123 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: [United States] : Miramax Home Entertainment, [2003]
  • Distributor: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the book by Hayden Herrera.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.
Special features: Disc 1: feature film with commentary by director Julie Taymor; selected scenes commentary with composer Elliot Goldenthal; a conversation with Salma Hayek -- Disc 2: American Film Institute Q&A with director Julie Taymor; Bill Moyers interview with Julie Taymor; Chavela Vargas interview; the voice of Lila Downs; the vision of Frida: with Rodrigo Prieto and Julie Taymor; the design of "Frida": with Felipe Fernandez; the music of "Frida": with Elliot Goldenthal and Salma Hayek; Salma Hayek's recording sessions; bringing Frida Kahlo's life and art to film: a walk through real locations; portrait of an artist; "Amobea Proteus" visual FX; "The Brothers Quay" visual FX; Frida Kahlo facts.
Widescreen presentation.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto ; editor, Françoise Bonnot ; music, Elliot Goldenthal ; costume designer, Julie Weiss ; production designer, Felipe Fernández.
Participant or Performer Note:
Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Roger Rees, Diego Luna, Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R; for sexuality/nudity and language.
System Details Note:
DVD; wide screen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
English or French dialogue; Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Academy Awards, USA, 2003: Oscar - Best Achievement in Makeup (John E. Jackson, Beatrice De Alba); Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score (Elliot Goldenthal).
Subject:
Kahlo, Frida > Drama.
Rivera, Diego, 1886-1957 > Drama.
Painters > Mexico > Drama.
Genre:
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 12 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

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