FRIDA (2002) – AFI CATALOG SPOTLIGHT

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on  FRIDA (2002), starring Salma Hayek and co-written by AFI Conservatory Screenwriting Discipline Head Anna Thomas, which premiered in Toronto 22 years ago this month. FRIDA was based on the true story of renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), as told in...
FRIDA film still of Salma Hayek

FRIDA (2002) – AFI Movie Club

Directed by Julie Taymor, co-written by AFI Conservatory Screenwriting Discipline Head Anna Thomas and starring Salma Hayek in the title role, FRIDA was honored with a 2002 AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the official AFI AWARDS rationale, “FRIDA is a...
Frida Film Still - Salma Hayek

FRIDA (2002) – AFI Movie Club Rewind

This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on September 18, 2020. FRIDA was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2002 – recognizing it as one of the 10 outstanding films deemed culturally and artistically representative of the year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. The film was...
Beatriz At Dinner - Salma Hayek, Connie Britton, Jay Duplass, and David Warshofsky

AFI Movie Club Rewind: BEATRIZ AT DINNER

This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on September 29, 2020. BEATRIZ AT DINNER is directed by AFI Conservatory alum Miguel Arteta and stars Salma Hayek as a Mexican immigrant and healer who, when her car breaks down at the home of a wealthy client, ends up staying for dinner and engaging...
Frida Film Still - Salma Hayek

AFI Movie Club Rewind: FRIDA

This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on September 18, 2020. FRIDA was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2002 – recognizing it as one of the 10 outstanding films deemed culturally and artistically representative of the year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. The film was...
Across The Universe Film Still - Jim Sturgess and Evan Rachel Wood

AFI Movie Club: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Reimagining the iconic songs of The Beatles as a visually resplendent coming-of-age love story, director Julie Taymor’s ACROSS THE UNIVERSE was produced by AFI Conservatory alum Matthew Gross (Class of 1987). HOW TO WATCH Where to stream ACROSS THE UNIVERSE ACROSS THE UNIVERSE - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club...
Beatriz At Dinner - Salma Hayek, Connie Britton, Jay Duplass, and David Warshofsky

AFI Movie Club: BEATRIZ AT DINNER

BEATRIZ AT DINNER is directed by AFI Conservatory alum Miguel Arteta and stars Salma Hayek as a Mexican immigrant and healer who, when her car breaks down at the home of a wealthy client, ends up staying for dinner and engaging in an epic sparing match, exposing harsh truths about race, class and privilege.  Click Here…
Frida Film Still - Salma Hayek

AFI Movie Club: FRIDA

FRIDA was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2002 – recognizing it as one of the 10 outstanding films deemed culturally and artistically representative of the year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. The film was directed by Julie Taymor, produced by Salma Hayek and co-written by AFI Conservatory Screenwriting Discipline…
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