Product Details

• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• DVD Release Date: July 26, 2005
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0009K7RXY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,032 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

In a life marked by unrelenting physical pain, she triumphed over adversity to become one of the greatest Mexican painters of the 20th century.

When she was only a teenager, Frida Kahlo was involved in a horrific bus collision that forever changed the course of her life. Often confined to her bed, Kahlo found solace in painting her own image from a mirror that hung above her. These early self-portraits paved the way to the establishment of Kahlo's signature autobiographical subject matter. Her tumultuous marriage to Diego Rivera, Mexico's preeminent muralist of the day, and the emotional pain she endured as a part of that union also figures prominently in some of her most celebrated works.

From her steadfast support of left-wing politics to her explosive sexuality and her extraordinary achievements as an artist, BIOGRAPHY® presents the fascinating story of FRIDA KAHLO.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kahlo Biography DVD, July 2, 2006

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M. Brooks "Frida Kahlo - Amrita Sher-Gil Fan" (Sacramento, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biography: Frida Kahlo (DVD)

This is a very comprehensive video biography of Kahlo's life. Her story is told using vintage still photographs and priceless B/W home movie clips. Also included are on camera interviews with those who knew her best; family members and former students, and those who have written books about her; Hayden Herrera, Martha Zamora and Raquel Tibol. If you're looking for an in-depth discussion of her art you won't find it in this documentary...very little is said about her paintings. If you're unfamiliar with Frida Kahlo, this is a good "Introduction to Frida Kahlo 101". On a scale of 1-to-10 I would rate this documentary a 6.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fruit Salad presentation, December 23, 2006

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bernie "webviator" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biography: Frida Kahlo (DVD)

This is the worst of all the biographies of Frida and maybe the worst biography of the series. The start out in the middle of the story and go back and for the is no coherence. Mulch of this was lifted from an excellent Mexican production {Frida Kahlo - La Cinta que Envuelve una Bomba (The Ribbon That Ties the Bomb) ~ Jesus Muñoz Delgado (DVD - 1992).} They do not really introduce Hayden Herrera.

There is a different spin on a few facets of Frida's life which still is worth watching if true or not. However if you are going to miss anything this documentary would be it.

Frida Kahlo - La Cinta que Envuelve una Bomba (The Ribbon That Ties the Bomb)

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars don't bother..., October 3, 2006

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F. Bandita - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biography: Frida Kahlo (DVD)

this doc. sucks. don't even waste your money. It barely gets one star...and I guess that would be for some old archival footage and to honor Frida's unsinkable beauty. The same photos are used over and over, with cheesy voice over narration. I was left completely unsatiated. if you're looking for a good Frida documentary, try PBS' The Life and Times of...