Name: The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2005-02-05
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Heinz Berggruen, Estela de Bassagoda, Lila Downs

This documentary by Frida Kahlo was well organized and well presented. You can not put one's whole life into 90 minutes; however, this came close. We see the places Frida lived and the people and events that influenced her. Luckily, she lived in a time of photography and films. The presenters do not try to include any aspect of her life and do not try to put a spin or judgment on it or her paintings. The presentation is intense and tightly packed. Some films are not found in other media such as books. You may need to stop it periodically to reflect on the contents.

What it is not. It is not of course as in-depth as the book "Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo" by Hayden Herrera which includes correspondents and a stronger background of life and times.

Even though this is a first-rate and fascinating documentary it cannot hold a candle to the presentation in the movie "Frida" Starring: Salma Hayek, Mía Maestro Director: Julie Taymor. This is presented as the first person and has a haunting musical complement.

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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