Frida - Viva la vida
Giovanni Troilo / IT, 2019 / 98 min.
The revolutionary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has now become a pop icon. But who was she really? Asia Argento explores in this documentary the different sides of Frida Kahlo: pioneering artist, symbol of contemporary feminism but also a human being tortured by pain and love.
“I lost three children and a series of other things that would have fulfilled my horrible life. My painting took the place of all this.” The documentary Frida. Viva la vida, a journey through the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), opens with this quotation from Kahlo. The idea that suffering lies at the root of the creative sprit has a long history. It is striking how much energy and vitality her paintings exude, even as they depict pain.
Details
Director
Giovanni Troilo
Production year
2019
Country
IT
Original title
Frida - Viva la vida
Length
98 min.
Language
Spanish, English
Subtitles
NLD
Format
DCP
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