Project Detail

Frida Kahlo's Corset

Synopsis

Short experimental drama that follows a journey of transformation by the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) who wore a series of orthopaedic corsets because of impairment. The film draws on Kahlo's own words and bold painting style. It refutes the picture of Kahlo's life as one of tragedy and suffering.

Details

Year
2006
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 mins 15 secs
Format
Beta SP
Director
Liz Crow
Producer
Jo Lanyon
Co-Producer
Jo Lanyon
Screenwriter
Liz Crow & Ralph Hoyte
Director of Photography
Carol Stevens
Sound
Ant Bohun
Composer
Hetty Hope & Caravanserai
Principal cast
Isolte Avila, Laura Jerram. Voice of Frida Kahlo: Carmen Brauning

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Infinite Blue Productions

1c Birchall Road
Bristol
BS6 7TW
Tel/Fax: 44 117 944 6882
Email: liz@infiniteblueproductions.com
Contact: Liz Crow

Sales Company

Picture This Moving Image

Spike Island Studios
40 Sydney Row
Bristol
BS1 6UU
Tel: 44 117 925 7010
Fax: 44 117 925 7040
Email: info@picturethis.demon.co.uk

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