Carlos Monsivais Movies
Manuel Marquez's documentary Tin Tan tells the life story of the beloved Mexican film star who rocketed to fame in his native country soon after the end of WWII. The film shows how the success and decline of the actor's fortunes were intertwined with Mexican cinema as a whole. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Carlos Monsivais, Jorge Ayala Blanco, (more)
- 2004
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An artist whose life was as bold and startling as her work, Frida Kahlo battled physical infirmity and a male-dominated art establishment to become one of the most acclaimed and influential painters of her generation. Kahlo also had a passionate interest in politics with her leftist views informed by the Mexican Revolution; she was an outspoken advocate of Communism and a powerful symbol of the progressive movement throughout her life. The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo is a documentary which tells Kahlo's story as a woman, as an artist, and as a symbol of women's rights and Latin progress. The film is narrated by actress Rita Moreno, while singer Lila Downs provides the voice of Kahlo. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
