Review of Frida (2002) by Conny C — 22 Apr 2009

The life of artist FRIDA KAHLO... lived UNCOMPROMISING life as Political, Artistic and Sexual REVOLUTIONARY...

This review of Frida (2002) was written by Conny C on 22 Apr 2009.

Frida has generally received positive reviews.

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