Frida Kahlo

Actor · 1907 – 1954 · Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico

Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her surreal works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Her autobiographical portraits explored themes of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race. Apart from her paintings, she is also well-known for her political beliefs, being a member of the Mexican Communist Party.

Movies8

Movie6.6
AnimationFamily
It’s the story of a little girl who is different. Her world is Coyoacan, Mexico City. Sparkling, vibrant, everything interests her and when difficulties arise, she faces them with an overflowing imagination. This little girl is called Frida Kahlo.
Hola Frida!
2025 · 23 votes
Movie6.9
Documentary
Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.
Chavela
2017 · 27 votes
Movie6.8
Documentary
An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.
Frida
2024 · 49 votes
Movie7.2
Documentary
She was a prolific self-portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her turbulent and, at times, tragic life. This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons: Frida Kahlo. Displaying a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy on screen, this personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, men, women, politics and her cultural heritage.
Frida Kahlo
2020 · 3 votes
Movie6.2
Documentary
An unconventional portrait of painter Frida Kahlo and photographer Tina Modotti. Simple in style but complex in its analysis, it explores the divergent themes and styles of two contemporary and radical women artists working in the upheaval of the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution.
Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti
1983 · 4 votes
Movie4.0
Documentary
Frida Kahlo: declared a symbol of Mexican national heritage, made into a cult figure by the women's movement, praised by the likes of Picasso and Breton, this film uses images and music to reveal the soul of an icon.
Frida Kahlo
1982 · 2 votes
Movie9.0
Documentary
Short documentary on Frida Kahlo's life, illness, art, love and death.
Frida Kahlo
1971 · 2 votes
Movie6.3
Mexican feature film
Frida Maestra, el arte al encuentro de la vida
2005 · 3 votes