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Reclaim the Frame's UK Premiere: Frida (TBC) (AD)

Frida Kahlo lies in the sun with an arm dangled over her eyes.

A raw and magical journey into the life of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, told through her own words from diaries, letters, essays, and interviews by director Carla Gutierrez.

An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, FRIDA is told through her own words for the very first time, drawn from her famed illustrated diary, letters, essays, and candid interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her artwork. 

The feature film directorial debut of acclaimed editor Carla Gutiérrez (RBG, La Corona), FRIDA posits a striking context as to why the artist – and her art -- remains as powerful as ever. 

Covering more than 40 years of her life, the filmmakers received unrestricted access to research materials, much never shown to the general public before. A living portrait emboldened by the magical realism befitting Kahlo's remarkable life emerges. 

Tagged with: Cinema New releases

2024 USA dir Carla Gutierrez 87 min 

This screening will be shown with HoH Captions.

There is audio description available for this title. We provide audio description using the Dolby Screentalk system. The film soundtrack comes through the speakers in the usual way and a recorded narrator explains what is happening on screen through personal headphones. Please ask a member of staff for a set of headphones.

Films can contain elements which some may find upsetting; from references to self-harm or suicide, to sexual violence or domestic abuse. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) provides guidance to audiences, to help them choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. For guidance, please click here and type the film title into the search bar.

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