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Becoming Frida Kahlo. Series 1, episode 1, The making and breaking /

This compelling portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo strips away the myths to reveal the real Frida - a passionate, radical artist living through extraordinary times. She's the most famous female artist of the 20th century. But, over the years, Frida Kahlo's story has been distorted. Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lockwood, Louise (Director), Marshall, Becky (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Spanish
Language Notes:In English and Spanish with subtitles in English.
Published: London, England : BBC Worldwide, 2023.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Kahlo, Frida.
Rivera, Diego, > 1886-1957.
Women artists > Mexico > Biography.
Artists > Mexico > Biography.
Mexico > Politics and government > 20th century.
Femmes artistes > Mexique > Biographies.
Artistes > Mexique > Biographies.
Mexique > Politique et gouvernement > 20e siècle.
Artists.
Politics and government.
Women artists.
Mexico.
1900-1999
Biographical television programs.
Biographies.
Documentary television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Biographies télévisées.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:This compelling portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo strips away the myths to reveal the real Frida - a passionate, radical artist living through extraordinary times. She's the most famous female artist of the 20th century. But, over the years, Frida Kahlo's story has been distorted. This series sets the record straight on this extraordinary woman. It reveals how Mexican independence and politics shaped both Frida as an individual and as an artist. It explores the impact of her epic love affair with fellow artist Diego Rivera. And it shows how she ultimately strived to be independent - free from the control and influence of men.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed July 28, 2023).
Physical Description:1 online resource (52 minutes)
Playing Time:00:51:25