A Mexican Woman Has Been Tapped To Direct A Frida Kahlo Animated Film
An animated movie is in development to tell the story of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. As an homage to the artist, the film is a female-led project with a recently announced Mexican director leading the charge. Here’s what we know so far.
U.K.-based production company, Lupus Films, is currently developing an animated film all about Frida Kahlo.
According to Variety, Lupus Films has tapped award-winning animated director Paloma Baeza to direct the film. Baeza is known for her animated and stop-motion work with projects like “Poles Apart.”
“Frida Kahlo approached life with such vibrant energy, and was ahead of her time in many ways,” Baeza told Variety. “With my Mexican heritage, it is particularly meaningful to have this opportunity to explore her deep and complex personality, as well as her relationship with Mexico’s past and its future.”
Baeza won the BAFTA for best animated short for “Poles Apart” in 2018.
Baeza’s win at the 2018 BAFTAs is just more proof that Latinas are quickly becoming the driving force in every industry. Now, with the chance to tell Frida Kahlo’s story, Baeza is bringing the cultural and artistic nuances and representation further in the animated world.
While the animated movie doesn’t have a title, people are more excited after hearing that Baeza is leading the team.
“As an all-female team of director and producers we are excited to be telling Frida’s story through animation, allowing us to capture the vivid palette of her work, her inspirations, and the colors and textures of Mexico,” Lupus Films managing director Camilla Deakin told Variety. “We are delighted that such a talented director as Paloma Baeza shares our passion for this project.”
People are very excited for this new Frida Kahlo project and we’re all waiting for more information.
Good job, Lupus Films. Congratulations, Paloma Baeza! We are all excited to see this project developed into a full-length film.
