DVD
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 ; produced by Sarah Green, Salma Hayek, Jay Polstein [and others] ; screenplay by Clancy Sigal [and others] ; directed by Julie Taymor.
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
- ISBN: 0788844989
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen version (1.85:first).
- Publisher: [United States] : Miramax Home Entertainment : [2003]
- Distributor: Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
- Copyright: ©2002.
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: | Special features: Disc 1: Widescreen enhanced for 16x9 televisions -- Feature film -- Language: English 5.1 surround ; French -- Subtitles: English, Spanish. Disc 2: Salma Hayek conversation -- Julie Taymor feature commentary -- Elliot Goldenthal selected scenes commentary -- AFI Julie Taymor Q & A -- Bill Moyers' Julie Taymor interview -- Chavela Vargas interview -- The vision, design and music of Frida -- Salma's recording sessions -- Real locations of Frida's life & art -- Portrait of an artist -- 2 visual effects pieces: "Amoeba Proteus" and "The Brothers Quay" -- Frida Kahlo facts -- The voice of Lila Downs. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Rodrigo Prieto ; editor, Françoise Bonnot ; music composer, Elliot Goldenthal ; costume designer, Julie Weiss ; production designer, Felipe Fernández del Paso. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Roger Rees, Diego Luna, Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for sexuality/nudity and language. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, 5.1 Dolby digital, Region 1 encoding. |
| Language Note: | English or French dialogue, Spanish subtitles; 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) |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Kahlo, Frida > Drama. Rivera, Diego, 1886-1957 > Drama. Painters > Mexico > Drama. Pintores > México > Teatro. |
| Genre: | Feature films. Biographical films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County Library | DRAMA FRI DVD (Text) | 37814002954635 | VIDEO | Available | - |
