Becoming Frida Kahlo

Becoming Frida Kahlo

Documentary 2023

Available on BBC iPlayer

This compelling portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo strips away the myths to reveal the real Frida – a passionate, radical artist living through extraordinary times.

Documentary 2023

EPISODE 1

The Making and Breaking

When an accident changes Frida's life, she channels pain and heartache into painting.

51 min · 10 Mar 2023
EPISODE 2

Love and Loss

Now married and living in 1930s America, Frida sees the ugly side of capitalism.

51 min · 17 Mar 2023
EPISODE 3

A Star is Born

Dangerous politics and turbulent love shock Frida's world.

52 min · 24 Mar 2023

Louise Lockwood

Director
Becky Marshall

Producer
Nancy Bornat

Producer
Mark Hedgecoe

Producer
James Rogan

Producer

About

Becoming Frida Kahlo

DOCUMENTARY

This compelling portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo strips away the myths to reveal the real Frida – a passionate, radical artist living through extraordinary times.

Information

Studio: bbc_two
Released: 2023
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom), English
Audio: English (AAC)