Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti
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An unconventional portrait of painter Frida Kahlo and photographer Tina Modotti. Simple in style but complex in its analysis, it explores the divergent themes and styles of two contemporary and radical women artists working in the upheaval of the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1983-01-01
Runtime: 29 mins
Director: Laura Mulvey, Peter Wollen
Writer: Laura Mulvey, Peter Wollen
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti
Production Companies: Arts Council of England, Modelmark
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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