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Frida / Miramax Films presents in association with Margaret Rose Perenchio a Ventanarose production in association with Lions Gate Films, a film by Julie Taymor ; producers, Sarah Green, Salma Hayek, Jay Polstein [and others] ; screenplay writers, Clancy Sigal [and others] ; director, Julie Taymor.

Green, Sarah, 1957- (Added Author). Hayek, Salma, 1966- (Added Author). Polstein, Jay. (Added Author). Sigal, Clancy. (Added Author). Taymor, Julie, 1952- (Added Author). Molina, Alfred, 1953- (Added Author). Golino, Valeria. (Added Author). Maestro, Mía. (Added Author). Rees, Roger, 1944-2015 (Added Author). Luna, Diego, 1979- (Added Author). Rush, Geoffrey, 1951- (Added Author). Judd, Ashley. (Added Author). Banderas, Antonio. (Added Author). Prieto, Rodrigo. (Added Author). Bonnot, Françoise, 1939-2018 (Added Author). Goldenthal, Elliot. (Added Author). Weiss, Julie. (Added Author). Fernández del Paso, Felipe, 1966- (Added Author). Herrera, Hayden. Frida. (Added Author). Miramax Films. (Added Author). Ventanarosa Productions. (Added Author). Lion's Gate Films (Los Angeles, Calif.) (Added Author). Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Roger Rees, Diego Luna, Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas. (Cast).

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
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen version (1.85:first).
  • Publisher: [United States] : Miramax Home Entertainment : [2003]
  • Distributor: [United States] : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.
Based on the book by Hayden Herrera.
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 session; 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.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto ; editor, Françoise Bonnot ; music composer, Elliot Goldenthal ; costume designer, Julie Weiss ; production designer, Felipe Fernández del Paso.
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, 5.1 Dolby digital, Region 1 encoding.
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).

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Kahlo, Frida > Drama.
Rivera, Diego, 1886-1957 > Drama.
Genre: Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Wayne/Pike Local Consortium.

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