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Frida

Frida

2024

Carla Gutiérrez

Documentary, Archive footage: Frida Kahlo

6.9

102

Documentary A journey into the life of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, told through her own words from diaries, letters, essays, and interviews. Brought to life with lyrical animation inspired by her artwork.

	Media	Author	Review
		Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune	"Despite its busyness, 'Frida' sincerely embraces Kahlo the woman, as well as Kahlo the legend in the making (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter	If you want to immerse yourself in Frida Kahlo, here is the real thing (...) Gutiérrez pushes past the dime-a-dozen 'icon' label to face the artist on her own terms"
		Christian Zilko IndieWire	"Carla Gutierrez's documentary offers a solid introduction to the legendary Mexican painter, but Kahlo's words are often showcased at the expense of her art."
		Amber Wilkinson Screendaily	"Gutierrez lets Kahlo tell her own story, enhanced by animation of her works (...) 'Frida' is not just a broad brush affair; the artist is noticeably present. "
		Bilge Ebiri Vulture	"Gutierrez gives us a Frida we can believe in"
		Monica Castillo rogerebert.com	"It's a labor of love to compile all of the complexities of Frida Kahlo's story, and I wish I enjoyed this 'Frida' more (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"
		Lex Briscuso The Wrap	"Guiterrez’s film is the first time Kahlo’s life is narrated by her own writing and the project does an incredible job of combining all of its visual and auditory elements to shape the narrative of the artist’s world"
		Terry Staunton Radio Times	"The film enables the viewer to embrace Kahlo's work through the intimacy of its makers' own voice, offering a superb introduction for newcomers and a fresh perspective for longtime fans (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Rodrigo Perez The Playlist	"Gutierrez’s new documentary, her directorial debut, is well-meaning and has a clear devotion and affection for her subject, the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, but (...) it is doggedly linear"
		Carlos Aguilar Variety	"'Frida' feels somewhat definitive. This may be the one that presents the most complete overview of both the biographical highlights and her multifaceted persona behind closed doors without turning it into a didactic lesson"
		John Serba Decider	"A wonderfully immersive documentary dive into Frida Kahlo’s diaries"
		Jose Solís The Film Stage	"An expertly crafted but extremely reverential, biographical documentary that uses extracts from the artist's diary as narration to suggest we’re listening to the story from the artist herself"
		Nick Bythrow Screen Rant	"Frida Kahlo’s complex life gets a unique personal spotlight in compelling documentary (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Cath Clarke The Guardian	"Each new sentence adds more: more complexity, more woman (...) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Natalia Keogan Paste Magazine	"'Frida' presents Kahlo in her own words, but flinches from her cultural and capitalist legacy"
		Carla Meyer San Francisco Chronicle	"Distinguishes itself by using the artist's own words to tell her story (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"

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