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Frida
2002 123 min United States of America R 18+
★7.9
Drama, Romance
Director: Julie Taymor
🎭 Based on
«Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo»
Trailers
Description
A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$25.89M
Worldwide:
$56.3M
Starring
Salma Hayek
Actor
Alfred Molina
Actor
Geoffrey Rush
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2003
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 2003
— Best Actress (Drama)
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2003
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 2003
— Best Original Score
BAFTA 2003
— Best Costume Design
Venice Film Festival 2002
— Golden Lion
BAFTA 2003
— Best Actress
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2003
— Best Supporting Actor
Venice Film Festival 2002
— Mimmo Rotella Foundation Award
BAFTA 2003
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Frida is widely praised for its vibrant visual aesthetic and Salma Hayek’s committed, transformative lead performance. While many viewers find the film an emotionally resonant and deeply moving portrait of the artist, others criticize it for simplifying complex historical events through a formulaic and occasionally glossy Hollywood lens.
| Acting | Salma Hayek delivers a powerhouse performance that perfectly captures Frida Kahlo's intensity, mannerisms, and physical transformation. | |
| Production | The film utilizes vivid, saturated colors and surreal imagery that effectively mirror Kahlo’s artistic style and internal world. | |
| Score | The musical score and soundtrack are frequently highlighted as transcendent elements that enhance the film's emotional atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | While many find the narrative deeply moving, some critics argue the screenplay relies on formulaic tropes that sanitize or oversimplify the complexities of Kahlo's actual life. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the supporting cast are divided; some find Alfred Molina’s portrayal of Diego Rivera to be iconic and well-matched to Hayek, while others view various supporting roles as shallow or underutilized. |