The film “Frida” released in 2002 is a Biography and Drama that sheds light on Frida Kahlo’s life. It features Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo and sets focus on where the film was shot and the interesting aspects of these locations. The movie has won 2 Oscars, amongst other accolades and unravels intriguing backstage facts too.
Where it Filmed?
Frida was shot in numerous locations around Mexico, each contributing to the authenticity of this biographical film. Notable filming venues include San Luis Potosi and Barrio del Alto in Puebla. It also includes scenes shot in Mexico City and at the studios in Coyoacán named Estudios Churubusco. Yet another stunning shooting location is Teotihuacán in San Juan Teotihuacán. The film was shot between April and June in 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Salma Hayek | Frida Kahlo |
| Mía Maestro | Cristina Kahlo |
| Amelia Zapata | Maid |
| Alejandro Usigli | Professor |
| Diego Luna | Alejandro ‘Alex’ |
| Alfred Molina | Diego Rivera |
| Lucia Bravo | Auditorium Model |
| Valeria Golino | Lupe Marín |
| Roger Rees | Guillermo Kahlo |
| Roberto Medina | Dr. Farril |
| Ashley Judd | Tina Modotti |
| Antonio Banderas | David Alfaro Siqueiros |
| Lila Downs | Tango Singer |
| Martha Claudia Moreno | Woman at Wedding |
| Maria Ines Pintado | Woman at Wedding |
| Ivana Sejenovich | Chapingo Chapel Model |
| Diego Espinosa | Pulquería Singer |
| Elliot Goldenthal | Newsreel Reporter (voice) |
| Edward Norton | Nelson Rockefeller |
| Saffron Burrows | Gracie |
| Didi Conn | Waitress |
| William Raymond | New York Doctor |
| Jorge Guerrero | Priest at Funeral |
| Mary Luz Palacio | Isolda |
| Geoffrey Rush | Leon Trotsky |
| Margarita Sanz | Natalia Trotskaya |
| Anthony Alvarez | Trotsky’s Armed Sentry |
| Enoc Leaño | Trotsky’s Armed Sentry |
| Chavela Vargas | Death ‘La Pelona’ |
| Jorge Zepeda | Detective |
| Benjamín Benítez | Carlos (uncredited) |
| Thomas Ebert | Man at Wedding Reception / Guest at the Art Exhibition (uncredited) |
| Claudia Frías | Maid (uncredited) |
| Felipe Fulop | Jean van Heijenoort (uncredited) |
| Joey Mazzarino | Art Dealer (uncredited) |
| Andrés Montiel | Cachucha (uncredited) |
| Mauricio Osorio | Corona (uncredited) |
| Jorge Valdés García | Doctor in Red Cross Hospital (uncredited) |
| Eszter Zakariás | Patron (uncredited) |
| Antonio Zavala Kugler | Mercader |
| Trotsky’s Assassin (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
In addition to its main star Salma Hayek, the film includes performances from other notable actors like Mía Maestro and Amelia Zapata. It also featured Diego Luna as Alejandro and Alfred Molina as Diego Rivera amongst others. The film was directed by Julie Taymor with Hayden Herrera, Clancy Sigal, and Diane Lake as the writers. Reviews also show a positive response, with 314 user reviews and 78 critiques.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Latitude: 22.1520892
- Longitude: -100.9733024
- Place ID: ChIJefusBQCiKoQRV4Lhrynu0g4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Luis Potosi, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Barrio del Alto, Puebla, Mexico
- Latitude: 19.0455924
- Longitude: -98.18781159999999
- Place ID: ChIJobC0MvvAz4UR2WdoMwAeUWU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Barrio del Alto, Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
- Latitude: 19.4326077
- Longitude: -99.133208
- Place ID: ChIJB3UJ2yYAzoURQeheJnYQBlQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Estudios Churubusco – C. Atletas 2, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
- Latitude: 19.35551
- Longitude: -99.14265789999999
- Place ID: ChIJ07ZmnTP-0YURjdy2OCb-1T0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: C. Atletas 2, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán, 04210 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Teotihuacán, San Juan Teotihuacán, Estado de México, Mexico
- Latitude: 19.6860799
- Longitude: -98.87163609999999
- Place ID: ChIJyd0BTvnq0YUR2mRxFCPVfsc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Juan Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
