Exhibition on Screen: Frida12A

Directed by Ali Ray | UK | 2020 | 1h 41m

Who was Frida Kahlo? Instantly recognisable for her vivid self-portraits, signature brows and flower crowns, Kahlo was far more than a cultural icon. This documentary journeys through her extraordinary life and work, exploring the passion, politics and personal struggles that shaped one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Blending groundbreaking exhibition footage with expert insight, this acclaimed film from Exhibition on Screen examines Kahlo’s most important works in remarkable detail. Guided by letters written in her own words, it reveals the emotions, symbolism and deeply personal stories behind her art. Returning to cinemas with new material from the major transatlantic exhibition Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon, developed by Tate Modern and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, this award-winning documentary offers an intimate portrait of a revolutionary artist whose legacy continues to resonate today.

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We showed Exhibition on Screen: Frida between May 22, 2026 and May 26, 2026.

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Today (Tuesday 8th September)

17:45

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Tomorrow (Wednesday 9th September)

15:00

Holy Days 12A
1h 41m
Three unconventional nuns set out across New Zealand to retrieve their convent's deeds. When a snowstorm derails their journey, they confront loss and forgiveness. Nathalie Boltt's road-trip comedy stars BAFTA winners Judy Davis and Miriam Margolyes.

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19:30

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2h
A reclusive novelist, convinced he's dying, summons his estranged sons and reveals a secret that draws his ex-wife back into the fold. Academy Award nominees Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton lead this darkly comedic drama, alongside George MacKay and Dominic West.

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