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

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Miramax Films
Ventanarosa Productions
Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.)
Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Green, Sarah, 1957- (Producer)
Hayek, Salma, 1966-
Polstein, Jay
Sigal, Clancy
Taymor, Julie, 1952-
Molina, Alfred, 1953-
Golino, Valeria
Maestro, Mía
Rees, Roger, 1944-2015
Luna, Diego, 1979-
Rush, Geoffrey, 1951-
Judd, Ashley
Banderas, Antonio
Prieto, Rodrigo
Goldenthal, Elliot
Herrera, Hayden
Language:English
French
Spanish
Language of the Original:
English
Language and/or Writing System:
English or French dialogue, Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned.
Published: [United States] : Miramax Home Entertainment : Burbank, Calif. : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2003], ©2002.
Edition:Widescreen version (1.85:first).
Subjects:
Kahlo, Frida > Drama.
Rivera, Diego, > 1886-1957 > Drama.
Painters > Mexico > Drama.
Feature films.
Biographical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre:
Drama.
Feature films.
Biographical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
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.
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.
Videorecording.
Call Number:ND259.K33 F754 2003 VideoDVD
VIDEO F
Audience:
MPAA rating: R; for sexuality/nudity and language.
Awards: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).
ISBN:0788844989
9780788844980
Credits:Director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto ; editor, Françoise Bonnot ; music composer, Elliot Goldenthal ; costume designer, Julie Weiss ; production designer, Felipe Fernández del Paso.
System Details:DVD, 5.1 Dolby digital, Region 1 encoding.
Cast:
Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Roger Rees, Diego Luna, Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas.