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Frida [videorecording] / Miramax Films presents in association with Margaret Rose Perenchio a Ventanarosa production in association with Lions Gate Films, a film by Julie Taymor ; producers, Sarah Green, Salma Hayek, Jay Polstein ... [et al.] ; screenplay writers, Clancy Sigal ... [et al.] ; director, Julie Taymor.

Taymor, Julie, 1952- (Added Author). Green, Sarah. (Added Author). Sigal, Clancy. (Added Author). Prieto, Rodrigo. (Added Author). Bonnot, Francoise. (Added Author). Goldenthal, Elliot. (Added Author). Hayek, Salma, 1968- (Added Author). Molina, Alfred, 1953- (Added Author). Golino, Valeria. (Added Author). Maestor, Mia. (Added Author). Rees, Roger. (Added Author). Luna, Diego. (Added Author). Rush, Geoffrey. (Added Author). Herrera, Hayden. Frida. (Added Author). Miramax Films. (Added Author). Ventanarosa Productions. (Added Author). Lion's Gate Films. (Added Author). Alliance Atlantis (Firm) (Added Author). Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Roger Rees, Diego Luna, Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas. (Cast).

Summary:

The life of artist Frida Kahlo, from her humble upbringing to her worldwide fame and controversy that surrounded both her and her husband, Diego Rivera.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. (DVD)
  • Edition: Widescreen version.
  • Publisher: Montréal, Quebec : Alliance Atlantis ; c2003.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.
Based on the book by Hayden Herrera.
Special features: Disc 1: feature film with commentary by director Julie Taymor; selected scenes commentary with composer Elliot Goldenthal; a conversation with Salma Hayek -- Disc 2: American Film Institute Q&A with director Julie Taymor; Bill Moyers interview with Julie Taymor; Chavela Vargas interview; the voice of Lila Downs; the vision of Frida: with Rodrigo Prieto and Julie Taymor; the design of "Frida": with Felipe Fernandez; the music of "Frida": with Elliot Goldenthal and Salma Hayek; Salma Hayek's recording session; bringing Frida Kahlo's life and art to film: a walk through real locations; portrait of an artist; "Amobea Proteus" visual FX; "The Brothers Quay" visual FX; Frida Kahlo facts.
Formatted Contents Note:
Disc One: feature film -- Disc Two: special features.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Executive producers, Margaret Rose Perenchio ... [et. al.]; music composer, Elliot Goldenthal; director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto; production designer, Felipe Fernandez del Paso; editor, Francoise Bonnot; costume designer, Julie Weiss.
Participant or Performer Note:
Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Roger Rees, Diego Luna, Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas.
System Details Note:
Region 1, widescreen presentation (1.85:1 aspect ratio); 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound.
Language Note:
English and French, with subtitles in English and Spanish.
Closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Academy Awards, USA, 2003: Oscar - Best Achievement in Makeup (John E. Jackson, Beatrice De Alba); Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score (Elliot Goldenthal)
Subject: Kahlo, Frida > Drama.
Rivera, Diego, 1886-1957 > Drama.
Painters > Mexico > Drama.
Topic Heading: Feature Films.

Available copies

  • 1 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Sechelt/Gibsons.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Gibsons Public Library DVD FIC F (Text) 30886000565198 DVD Volume hold Checked out 2024-11-14


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