Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

Curious Minds Further Viewing
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Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Mon, Feb 13 4:00 PM
Film Info
Runtime:90
Copyright:2020
Country Listing:United Kingdom
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Ali Ray

Description

Take a journey through the life of Frida Kahlo: discover her art and uncover the truth behind her often-turbulent life. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art. Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews, commentary and a detailed exploration of her art delivers a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, politics, men and women. Delving deeper than any film has done before, engaging with world-renowned Kahlo experts, exploring how great an artist she was, discover the real Frida Kahlo.

Want more? Frida is also featured prominently in this winter's The Women Who Made Modern Art series at Curious Minds.

Tickets: $15 | FREE for members!


Curious Minds Further Viewing: Dive deeper into the fascinating subjects explored at our Curious Minds Speaker Series.

Pair with the Curious Minds course The Women Who Made Modern Art.

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