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Frida

Biopic of the bold and controversial life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), whose forward-thinking artistic, political and sexual attitudes made her a cult figure.

Biopic of the bold and controversial life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, whose forward-thinking artistic, political and sexual attitudes made her a cult figure.

Salma Hayek's Oscar-nominated performance traces the artist's lifelong, tempestuous relationship with her mentor Diego Rivera, along with her illicit affairs with Trotsky and various women.

2 hours, 3 minutes

Last on

Fri 1 Jun 201223:50
BBC Two

Credits

DirectorJulie Taymor
Frida KahloSalma Hayek
Diego RiveraAlfred Molina
David Alfaro SiqueirosAntonio Banderas
Lupe MarinValeria Golino
Tina ModottiAshley Judd
Cristina KahloMia Maestro
Nelson RockefellerEdward Norton
Leon TrotskyGeoffrey Rush
Alejandro 'Alex'Diego Luna
ProfessorAlejandro Usigli
GracieSaffron Burrows
NannyLolo Navarro
Guillermo KahloRoger Rees
Tango SingerLila Downs
Matilde KahloPatricia Reyes Spindola
WaitressDidi Conn
Natalia TrotskayaMargarita Sanz
André BretonOmar Rodriguez
WriterClancy Sigal
WriterDiane Lake
WriterGregory Nava
WriterAnna Thomas
ProducerLindsay Flickinger
ProducerSarah Green
ProducerNancy Hardin
ProducerSalma Hayek
ComposerElliot Goldenthal
Director of photographyRodrigo Prieto

Broadcasts

  • Mon 28 Jul 200823:05
    BBC One
  • Sun 15 Aug 201000:30
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Fri 1 Jun 201223:50
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire