Hola Frida – Watch the trailer for the new animated feature based on the life of Frida Kahlo

HOLA FRIDA is a beautifully crafted animated feature film that introduces a new generation to one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century—Frida Kahlo. Known for her strength, resilience, and creativity, Frida revolutionized modern art through her unique blend of Expressionism, Surrealism, and deep-rooted Mexican culture. Her life and legacy continue to inspire audiences worldwide, and this film is dedicated to her indelible spirit.

Little Frida is a bright-eyed girl who loves exploring in her Mexican village and playing with friends. When a polio diagnosis casts a cloud over her spirit, she is forced into the solitude of her bedroom. There, she finds solace in her imagination, brimming with possibilities. Hola Frida recreates the early life of famed artist Frida Kahlo and highlights the saving power of imagination.

Based on the celebrated animated series and book Frida, c’est moi, HOLA FRIDA tells a playful and heartfelt story of Frida’s childhood. Set in vibrant Coyoacán, Mexico, young Frida finds refuge in her imagination as she faces illness—revealing the earliest sparks of the artist she would become.

Directed by ANDRÉ KADI (Dounia: The Great White North, “Frida, c’est moi”), and KARINE VÉZINA (Dex and the Humanimals, “Frida, c’est moi”), written by ANNE BRYAN, SOPHIE FAUCHER (“Société Distincte”, Switch, “Frida, c’est moi”), ÉMILIE GABRIELLE, ANDRÉ KADI and produced by FLORENCE ROCHE, ANDRÉ KADI.

Featuring the voices of festival award winning talent: LAYLA TUY SOK (Moonfall), LUCINDA DAVIS (SuperKlaus), ANGELA GALUPPO (Autumn and the Black Jaguar), OSCAR VAILLANCOURT (“Dear Hongrang”), MARCEL JEANNIN (Jungle Bunch: Operation Meltdown), ELEANOR NOBLE (Pil’s Adventures), HOLLY GAUTHIER-FRANKLE  (“Ghosts”), ROBERT NAYLOR (Squad 36, Katak: The Brave Beluga), WYATT BOWEN (SuperKlaus).

Original song composed by OLIVIA RUIZ (Paris, Je T’aime) and LAETITIA PANSANEL- GARRIC (Bon appetit: Gérard Depardieu’s Europe). Written and performed by OLIVIA RUIZ.