Frida

Cover Image

Awards

Academy Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Actress

Academy Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Art Direction

Academy Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Costume Design

Academy Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Original Song

Academy Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Actress

Academy Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Art Direction

Academy Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Costume Design

Academy Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Original Song

Academy Awards 2003 - Won - Best Makeup

Academy Awards 2003 - Won - Best Original Score

BAFTA Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Actress

BAFTA Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Costume Design

BAFTA Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Supporting Actor

BAFTA Awards 2003 - Won - Best Makeup/Hair

Golden Globe Awards 2003 - Nominated - Best Actress in a Drama

Golden Globe Awards 2003 - Won - Best Original Score

Imagen Foundation Awards 2003 - Won - Best Actor in a Film

Imagen Foundation Awards 2003 - Won - Best Actress in a Film

Imagen Foundation Awards 2003 - Won - Best Film

Venice Film Festival 2002 - Nominated - Golden Lion

Venice Film Festival 2002 - Won - Mimmo Rotella Foundation Award

view all

Frida

Director:
Julie Taymor
R, 123 Minutes
 

At A Glance

Film Synopsis

Nominated for six 2002 Academy Awards, including Salma Hayek for Best Actress, Frida is the triumphant motion picture about an exceptional woman who lived an unforgettable life. A product of humble beginnings, Frida Kahlo (Hayek) earns fame as a talented artist with a unique vision. And from her enduring relationship with her mentor and husband, Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina -- Chocolat), to her scandalous affairs, Frida's uncompromising personality would inspire her greatest creations. Also starring Antonio Banderas (Spy Kids), Ashley Judd (Kiss the Girls), Edward Norton (Red Dragon), and Geoffrey Rush (Quills).

Get Involved

Review This Film>

Our Take

"Strange and affecting, Julie Taymor's portrait of Kahlo's life and psyche will leave you drained but inspired. "

Member Reviews Box
Average Rating

lonelypond rates it:

"Astounding visuals, good performances...a life almost as exciting as Gabriel ..." more>

1 total member review>

Others Who Liked the Film

 

Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality/nudity and language.

Runtime:
123 min.

Genre:
Drama

Countries:
UNITED STATES
CANADA
MEXICO

Language:
English/American

Color:
Color

Certification:
R

Tagline

Prepare to be seduced

 

Memorable Quotes

David Siqueiros: I'd rather have an intelligent enemy than a stupid friend

Frida Kahlo: What do you think matters most for a good marriage? Guillermo Kahlo: A short memory. Frida Kahlo: Why did you get married? Guillermo Kahlo: I can't remember.

Frida Kahlo: I had two big accidents in my life Diego, the trolley and you... You are by far the worse.

 

 

Curator Reviews

Please check back soon for this Curator Review.

Member Reviews

Submit Your Own > Average Member Rating:
1 total review
  • Frida

    Astounding visuals, good performances...a life almost as exciting as Gabriel Garcia Marquez fiction...made me want to travel to Mexico and see new colors and new angles. Both Hayek and Molina excellent,