Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is pleased to present the 2022 Journeys in Art History Exhibition on Screen™ film series. Exhibition on Screen™ is the originator and pioneer of bringing exhibition-based art films to the cinema. Working with top international museums and galleries, Exhibition on Screen™ creates films which offer a cinematic immersion into the world’s best loved art, accompanied by insights from the world’s leading historians and arts critics. The focus of the Journeys in Art series is to introduce the works of history’s greatest painters and to provide opportunities to view blockbuster art exhibitions from galleries worldwide. Take a journey through the life of a true icon, Frida Kahlo, to discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life. Filmed extensively at Kahlo’s home La Casa Azul (The Blue House) in Mexico City, this documentary was created in collaboration with experts who knew Kahlo and those who have studies and curated her work. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, the film takes an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art. Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination on interviews, commentary, and detailed exploration of art delivers a treasure trove of color and a feast of vibrancy. This personal and intimate film offers unparalleled access to her works, and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience, and her unmatched passion for life, politics, and love. Delving deeper than any film has done before, engaging with world-renowned Kahlo experts allows one to discover the real Frida Kahlo. [2020, UK/Mexico, 90 minutes, Not Rated] Venue: Cinema Art Theater. Presenter: Rehoboth Beach Film Society.