6.1
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Frida Still Life (1986)
Frida Still Life (1986)
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
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer 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
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by focusing on Frida Kahlo's life, art, and political activism, which are deeply rooted in communism, feminism, and anti-colonialism.
This film centers on the life and art of Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist, naturally featuring a diverse central figure and cast. The narrative explores her experiences and artistic expressions, incorporating themes related to her identity and culture without explicitly framing traditional identities negatively as a primary focus.
Secondary
Frida Still Life positively portrays Frida Kahlo's bisexuality as an integral part of her identity and relationships. The film depicts her same-sex relationships with dignity and complexity, integrating them into her authentic character arc without judgment, thereby affirming the worth of her queer experiences within her multifaceted life story.
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.
The film "Frida Still Life" is a biographical drama about the life of artist Frida Kahlo. Based on available plot summaries and character descriptions, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative. The film focuses on Kahlo's life, art, and relationships.
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
User Ratings
6.8
5.4
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