Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

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OCOpen Captioned
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Cinema Studies

Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

2026 Re-release with New Footage

Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her face, but who was the woman behind the bright colors, the big brows, and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate, and turbulent life.

Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout Kahlo’s career. Using letters she wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art.

Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews with those who knew her and world experts, commentary, and a detailed exploration of her art, combined with new special bonus footage from the 2026 Tate exhibition, delivers a treasure trove of color and emotion. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, her home, her studio, and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience, and her unmatched lust for life, beauty, and revolution.

This film is part of the Beyond the Frame series.



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