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Frida / 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 4 others] ; screenplay by Clancy Sigal and Diane Lake and Gregory Nava & Anna Thomas ; directed by Julie Taymor.

Taymor, Julie, 1952- (film director.). Green, Sarah, 1957- (film producer.). Hayek, Salma, 1966- (film producer,, actor.). Polstein, Jay, (film producer.). Perenchio, Margaret Rose, (presenter.). Sigal, Clancy, (screenwriter.). Lake, Diane, (screenwriter.). Nava, Gregory, (screenwriter.). Thomas, Anna, (screenwriter.). Molina, Alfred, 1953- (actor.). Golino, Valeria, (actor.). Maestro, Mía, (actor.). Rees, Roger, 1944-2015 (actor.). Luna, Diego, 1979- (actor.). Rush, Geoffrey, 1951- (actor.). Judd, Ashley, (actor.). Banderas, Antonio, (actor.). Norton, Edward, (actor.). Prieto, Rodrigo, (cinematographer.). Goldenthal, Elliot, (composer.). Herrera, Hayden. Based on (work): Frida. (Added Author). Miramax Films, (presenter.). Ventanarosa Productions, (production company.). Lions Gate Films (Santa Monica, Calif.), (production company.). Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm), (publisher.). Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm), (distributor.). Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Roger Rees, Diego Luna, Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd, Edward Norton, 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.

Item details

  • ISBN: 0788844989
  • ISBN: 9780788844980
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: [Santa Monica, California] : Miramax Home Entertainment : [2003]
  • Distributor: Burbank, California : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Contents / Notes

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.
Based on the book by Hayden Herrera.
Widescreen 1.85:1.
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; "Amoeba Proteus" visual FX; "The Brothers Quay" visual FX; Frida Kahlo facts.
Restrictions on Access Note:
Educational and home use only.
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, Edward Norton, Antonio Banderas.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R; for sexuality/nudity and language.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, NTSC, dual layer, widescreen; 5.1 Dolby digital surround sound.
Language Note:
English or dubbed French dialogue, with optional 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).
Golden Globes, 2003: Best Original Score, Motion Picture (Elliot Goldenthal).

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