Carla Gutiérrez makes her directorial debut with the new documentary, Frida. In this new film we get to see over four decades of her life. Where we finally get a better understanding of where her artistry came from, the root of her colorful portraits of herself. Plus, with material never seen before including words from our very own Mexican legend, Frida. 

The Synopsis

An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, FRIDA is told through her own words for the very first time, drawn from her famed illustrated diary, revealing letters, essays, and candid print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.

The Peruvian, Carla Gutiérrez earned her Masters degree in Documentary Film from Stanford University. Today, she is an Emmy nominated documentary filmmaker and is known for editing the Oscar nominated films RBG and La Corona. She has also done work for Netflix’s Pray Away and other projects like S.O.S/State of Security, Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines and the Max mini series, Menudo: Forever Young. Gutiérrez has won several awards and is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures and American Cinema Editors. 

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I had the opportunity to connect with Carla Gutiérrez during the Sundance Film Festival. The location where Frida made its premiere. We talked about her journey in finding archives never seen before, including Frida Kahlo’s own words. Plus learning about her humor with the use of flowery words and how she embraced her Latinidad. In addition to what it is that attracted her to Kahlo, the animation done with her paintings in the film and more!

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Frida is now on Prime Video in the U.S. And in theaters in Mexico as of May 9, 2024.

Source: LRM Exclusive, Prime Video, MGM Studios