6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Frida Still Life (1986)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
This film is a chronicle of painter Frida Kahlo, and her encounter with the personalities of her time. Despite being confied to a wheelchair as a result of polio, operations and amputations, she faces and traces some of the most colorful and controversial aspects of Mexican history, during the dominant time of Mexican muralism.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
This film is a chronicle of painter Frida Kahlo, and her encounter with the personalities of her time. Despite being confied to a wheelchair as a result of polio, operations and amputations, she faces and traces some of the most colorful and controversial aspects of Mexican history, during the dominant time of Mexican muralism.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central subject, Frida Kahlo, is an iconic figure whose life and art are inextricably linked to and explicitly promote progressive ideologies such as communism, feminism, and anti-colonialism, making the film's thesis inherently left-leaning.
This biographical film about Frida Kahlo naturally features a diverse cast that reflects its historical and cultural setting. While the narrative centers on a prominent non-traditional figure, it does not explicitly engage in DEI-driven casting or strong critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays the Catholic Church, a dominant form of Christianity in Mexico, through the critical lens of Frida Kahlo's anti-clerical and communist views. It depicts the institution as a source of societal oppression and hypocrisy, aligning the narrative with Frida's rejection of traditional religious dogma.
This short documentary focuses exclusively on the artistic analysis of Frida Kahlo's still life paintings. It does not explore her personal life or relationships, and therefore, no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present within its narrative scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama about Frida Kahlo. All major historical figures depicted, such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Leon Trotsky, are portrayed with their historically established genders.
The film is a biopic about Frida Kahlo, a historical figure of Mexican (mestiza) heritage. The role of Frida Kahlo is portrayed by Ofelia Medina, a Mexican actress, which aligns with the historical figure's race and ethnicity.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.8
5.4
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