Becoming Frida Kahlo

20231 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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BBC Two

Featuring contributions from Kahlo's biographer Martha Zamora, Kahlo's great-niece Cristina Kahlo, as well as various art historians and curators, `Becoming Frida Kahlo' tells the often-turbulent story of the Mexican painter. The series explores the major events of Kahlo's life, both personal and political, from her health problems to her complicated relationship with artist Diego Rivera, and her experiences in the United States and Europe. Throughout her life Kahlo used her artwork as way to process her emotions, culminating in some of the most highly esteemed paintings of the twentieth century.

Making and Breaking Of: Episode Image
Episode 1Making and Breaking Of

The Making and Breaking. When an accident changes Frida's life, she channels pain and heartache into painting. Contains some upsetting scenes.

Love and Loss: Episode Image
Episode 2Love and Loss

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

A Star Is Born: Episode Image
Episode 3A Star Is Born

Dangerous politics and turbulent love shock Frida's world. Contains some upsetting scenes.

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