Bibliograph

Frida Kahlo, (1910-1954), a film by Eila Hershon, Roberto Guerra, and Wibke Von Bonin ; commentary written by Hayden Herrera ; an RM Arts/Hershon Guerra Films/WDR production

Type

Label

Frida Kahlo, (1910-1954), a film by Eila Hershon, Roberto Guerra, and Wibke Von Bonin ; commentary written by Hayden Herrera ; an RM Arts/Hershon Guerra Films/WDR production

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Not rated

Main title

Frida Kahlo

Medium

videorecording DVD

Responsibility statement

a film by Eila Hershon, Roberto Guerra, and Wibke Von Bonin ; commentary written by Hayden Herrera ; an RM Arts/Hershon Guerra Films/WDR production

Runtime

Series statement

Art documentary, 10

Sub title

(1910-1954)

Summary

Frida Kahlo: symbol of Mexican national heritage, cult figure for the women's movement, artist praised by Picasso and Breton. A brutal car accident, years of traumatic surgery, childlessness, and endless heartache left Frida Kahlo devastated, relentlessly transferring her physical and psychological pain to the canvas. She painted some 70 self-portraits over the course of her career, and this film offers an unflinching and sensitive analysis of her work, in the context of events surrounding their creation. While some viewers may find the interpretations heavy-handed or even questionable at times, those less familiar with Kahlo's output should appreciate the insights as an entry point for her often obscure symbolism

Table Of Contents

The accident -- The love -- The dead children -- Death dance -- Diego -- The slow dead

Target audience

adult

Technique

animation and live action

resource.variantTitle

(1910-1954)

Classification