Hola Frida

Directed by Karine Vézina & André Kadi

An animated biographical film inspired by the childhood of Frida Kahlo, Hola Frida follows a vibrant young girl in Coyoacán, Mexico, whose world is suddenly challenged by illness and physical limitation. This tender yet bold narrative traces how she uses imagination, art and resilience to reclaim her voice and her body.

With lively visual style and rooted cultural detail, the film evokes Frida’s early life—her discovery of colour, nature and self-expression—even as it acknowledges adversity and transformation. While grounded in her real story, the producers use creative freedom to emphasise themes of difference, creativity and hope.

Ideal for families and viewers 7 and up, the film invites audiences into a celebration of art as healing, identity as fluid, and strength as imaginative. Presented at Sierra Madre Playhouse, this viewing gives you the chance to engage with Frida’s legacy in a deeply accessible and visually compelling form.