I bought this one while I was in Mexico, still trying to calm down the excitement over seeing Frida's house. I wouldn't compare it to the Hollywood version of Frida because, while both of them are excellent, Naturaleza viva adds something very authentic, very very Frida-like to the story. I agree, this movie is probably not for those not familiar with Frida's biography or the political events that took place during her lifetime. My favorite part was definitely the producer's ability to capture Frida's pain - the driving force of her entire existence. Ofelia Medina portrays Frida the way she was. Bold, unbreakable and, probably, somewhat insane. Like all artists. The movie is less dramatic than its Hollywood counterpart, but it succeeds in immortalizing Frida's personality. There's no need for a better-developed plot because, really, this film is about Frida the thinker, the artist, the lover. It's a window into her mind.
Review of Frida
