Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti (1983)

Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti

1983

Documentary

Synopsis

An unconventional portrait of painter Frida Kahlo and photographer Tina Modotti. Simple in style but complex in its analysis, it explores the divergent themes and styles of two contemporary and radical women artists working in the upheaval of the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution.

Credits

Director

Laura Mulvey

Peter Wollen

Cast

Diego Rivera as Self (archive footage)

Frida Kahlo as Self (archive footage)

Miriam Margolyes as Narrator (voice)

Tina Modotti as Self (archive footage)

Crew

Larry Sider (Editor)

Nina Danino (Editor)