Frida (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
"Frida" chronicles the life Frida Kahlo shared unflinchingly and openly with Diego Rivera, as the young couple took the art world by storm. From her complex and enduring relationship with her mentor and husband to her il...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
"Frida" chronicles the life Frida Kahlo shared unflinchingly and openly with Diego Rivera, as the young couple took the art world by storm. From her complex and enduring relationship with her mentor and husband to her il...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film's celebration of Frida Kahlo's life inherently aligns with progressive values, emphasizing her defiance of societal norms, her feminist and anti-colonial stances, and her communist sympathies as integral to her iconic status.
The film authentically portrays the life of a prominent non-white historical figure with appropriate casting, showcasing visible diversity. Its narrative celebrates the protagonist's unique identity and challenges, including her bisexuality and independence, without explicitly framing traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
"Frida" offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes by depicting Frida Kahlo's bisexuality as an integral, celebrated aspect of her identity and artistic expression. Her queer relationships are shown with dignity and complexity, contributing to her authentic and defiant character without being framed as problematic or a source of misery.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Frida" is a biopic based on the life of the historical artist Frida Kahlo. All major historical figures depicted in the movie, including Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Leon Trotsky, are portrayed by actors whose gender aligns with the historical figures' documented gender. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The film is a biopic about Frida Kahlo, a historical figure of Mexican and Indigenous heritage. The lead role and other historical characters are portrayed by actors whose race and ethnicity align with the real-world figures, with no instances of a character being depicted as a different race than their established historical identity.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.4
Critic Ratings
7.6
6.1
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