Hola Frida! is a Canadian-French animated film, directed by André Kadi and Karine Vézina and released in 2024.Tara Bennett, "‘Hola Frida’ Introduces A New Generation To An Iconic Mexican Artist". Cartoon Brew, March 5, 2025. Based in part on Sophie Faucher's illustrated children's book Frida c'est moi, the film recounts the childhood of influential Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.Pascal Leblanc, "Encore et toujours inspirante". La Presse, April 4, 2025.
The film's voice cast includes Emma Rodriguez as Kahlo in childhood and Olivia Ruiz as Kahlo in adulthood, as well as Sophie Faucher, Rebeca Gonzales, Léo Côté, Manuel Tadros, Annie Girard and Joey Bélanger in supporting roles.
The film received a preview screening at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and had its official premiere at the Morelia International Film Festival.Jamie Lang, "Dandelooo Sells ‘Hola Frida!’ Animated Feature in Mexico, Spain, Greece". Variety, October 13, 2024.
Awards Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Quebec Cinema Awards 2025 Most Successful Film Outside Quebec Florence Roche, André Kadi, Laurence Petit, Carole Scotta, Eliott Khayat, Karine Vézina Fanny Bourel, "Une langue universelle en tête des nominations du Gala Québec Cinéma". Radio Canada International, October 8, 2025.
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