Frida

300 00:29:51,499 --> 00:29:55,461 There are immigrant communities from every part of the world. 301 00:29:58,714 --> 00:30:03,010 The celebrations in Chinatown feel like the ones in Mexico. 302 00:30:03,719 --> 00:30:06,597 Full of fireworks and colors. 303 00:30:15,356 --> 00:30:17,775 [quiet, indistinct chatter] 304 00:30:19,610 --> 00:30:22,655 [Diego] We received a magnificent welcome 305 00:30:23,405 --> 00:30:27,576 and we were feted at parties, dinners, and receptions. 306 00:30:28,160 --> 00:30:31,205 [Frida] Diego is the big shit here. 307 00:30:32,706 --> 00:30:38,462 High society people lead the most stupid lives. 308 00:30:40,005 --> 00:30:47,005 They all spout nonsense and brag about their millions. 309 00:30:49,348 --> 00:30:52,601 You also need to own tons of dresses. 310 00:30:53,477 --> 00:30:58,607 If you show up looking disheveled they will eat you alive. 311 00:31:01,944 --> 00:31:04,280 But Mexico is in style now 312 00:31:04,905 --> 00:31:08,409 and all of my dresses catch their attention. 313 00:31:08,909 --> 00:31:11,036 Their jaws drop 314 00:31:12,288 --> 00:31:17,793 because they're a bunch of idiots who get excited over the dumbest things. 315 00:31:19,461 --> 00:31:21,463 [pensive music playing] 316 00:31:28,429 --> 00:31:32,600 Diego is painting two blocks from our hotel. 317 00:31:42,776 --> 00:31:45,571 I am also painting all the time. 318 00:31:47,865 --> 00:31:52,911 I paint things that are heavily influenced by Diego. 319 00:31:57,666 --> 00:32:00,002 I've adapted to his style. 320 00:32:00,210 --> 00:32:03,047 I try my best to make sure it's done well. 321 00:32:08,677 --> 00:32:10,905 {\an8}[Lucile Blanch speaking English] She did small paintings with 322 00:32:10,929 --> 00:32:12,890 {\an8}bright Mexican colors. 323 00:32:12,973 --> 00:32:16,310 {\an8}But she did not ask me to look at her work. 324 00:32:16,393 --> 00:32:18,937 {\an8}She was a little shy about her painting. 325 00:32:20,481 --> 00:32:23,359 She didn't set herself up as an artist. 326 00:32:23,442 --> 00:32:26,945 She was there because Diego Rivera was starring. 327 00:32:36,288 --> 00:32:38,290 [wind howling] 328 00:32:47,216 --> 00:32:50,594 [Frida speaking Spanish] Winter here is incredibly sad. 329 00:32:51,970 --> 00:32:55,432 Everything becomes white suddenly. 330 00:32:55,766 --> 00:32:58,560 But people don't stop going out. 331 00:32:59,937 --> 00:33:02,481 I don't leave this place. 332 00:33:02,690 --> 00:33:05,818 I can't walk much with my crooked spine. 333 00:33:09,279 --> 00:33:11,407 I'm always in pain. 334 00:33:12,241 --> 00:33:15,327 I'm weak and tired. 335 00:33:16,286 --> 00:33:18,288 [melancholy music playing] 336 00:33:30,467 --> 00:33:32,261 I spend my days alone 337 00:33:33,011 --> 00:33:36,682 since Diego doesn't stop painting and painting 338 00:33:37,558 --> 00:33:43,188 and must tend to his affairs. 339 00:33:45,149 --> 00:33:46,442 Diego 340 00:33:47,234 --> 00:33:49,987 I'm alone. 341 00:33:50,154 --> 00:33:52,614 [lighthearted music playing] 342 00:33:52,865 --> 00:33:55,451 [Diego] I was never a faithful husband. 343 00:33:56,618 --> 00:33:59,913 I indulged my desires and had affairs. 344 00:34:00,664 --> 00:34:05,627 I often found women too desirable to resist. 345 00:34:09,381 --> 00:34:15,345 I wanted the freedom to go after anyone who caught my fancy. 346 00:34:19,725 --> 00:34:22,436 Frida didn't object to my infidelity. 347 00:34:22,895 --> 00:34:29,735 What offended her was when I chose women unworthy of me or inferior to her. 348 00:34:33,906 --> 00:34:35,800 {\an8}[Lucile speaking English] One time, there was a girl 349 00:34:35,824 --> 00:34:37,743 {\an8}who was trying to get his attention. 350 00:34:38,911 --> 00:34:42,498 {\an8}Frida started acting out little, funny Mexican songs. 351 00:34:42,581 --> 00:34:44,583 [laughter] 352 00:34:44,666 --> 00:34:46,668 ♪ ♪ 353 00:34:48,879 --> 00:34:51,548 She got funnier and funnier. 354 00:34:51,632 --> 00:34:54,635 She was a firework of wit and humor. 355 00:34:55,719 --> 00:34:59,348 Diego then stopped paying attention to the other girl, as she was a bore. 356 00:35:00,432 --> 00:35:03,894 Frida knew the way to break that thing up entirely. 357 00:35:18,283 --> 00:35:23,997 [Frida speaking Spanish] It all made me angry and if I'm being honest, jealous. 358 00:35:26,667 --> 00:35:31,839 Why can't I get it through my head that the affairs with all these women 359 00:35:32,214 --> 00:35:34,341 the English teachers 360 00:35:34,424 --> 00:35:36,093 the models 361 00:35:36,510 --> 00:35:40,347 and the disciples captivated by your art 362 00:35:40,430 --> 00:35:43,809 are just distractions. 363 00:35:44,810 --> 00:35:49,439 Even though we fight and curse each other 364 00:35:49,523 --> 00:35:56,029 it all makes me