The foundation of the famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and the Miami-based BTF Media have teamed up to produce a TV series based on her life and work.
Large and short films and documentaries have been made about Frida Kahlo. One of the most famous is the biographical film “FridaDirected by Julie Taymor, who won an Oscar in 2002. Starring Salma Hayek, who was nominated for Best Actress for her performance.
Frida Kahlo’s family, represented by the Frida Kahlo Management Foundation, has collaborated with the founders of BTF Media, Ricardo Coeto and Francisco Cordero and with Hector Martinez in the co-production of the series inspired by the life of the iconic painter, reports Variety.
According to Mara Romeo Kahlo, the painter’s niece, “the series seeks to portray Frida like no one has ever seen her before. «The aim is to present a unique perspective based on what her family knows about her and to show how she really lived her life.He said.
“Frida was known for her colorful self-portraits. Her self-portraits had different themes, such as her identity, the human body and death. She was considered a heroine by many because she did not allow society to approach her. “Instead, it used its struggles as its strength,” said Ricardo Coeto.
“This series will allow Frida to be portrayed as a woman whose art represented empowerment, hope and strength and will give her family the opportunity to share with the public how her legacy continues to inspire thousands of people around the world. added Alfonso Duran, CEO of Frida Kahlo Management.
Each episode will reveal various little-known aspects of Kahlo’s life and work, while details about the series will be revealed at a later date.
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