Salma Hayek's 'Frida' is included, along with 24 other films, in the National Film Registry
'Frida' joins the long list of films that have been included in the Library of Congress's National Film Registry
The United States Library of Congress continues to expand the catalog of films that are part of its National Film Registry, and it is noteworthy that this year 'Frida', a film starring and produced by Mexican actress Salma Hayek, was included. The film, which premiered on October 25, 2002, was included on the list for its legacy, for telling the story of the painter Frida Kahlo, and for the impact it had at the time, having earned six Academy Award nominations. "The film explores Kahlo's rise as an artist in Mexico City and the impact that the disability and chronic pain she suffered from an accident in her youth had on her life and work. The film focuses on her tumultuous and passionate relationships, especially with her husband, the painter Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina)," reads the synopsis written by the Library of Congress. The film, directed by Julie Taymor, was not the only one included in this year's National Film Registry; 24 other productions were also induced. The selection of films included six silent productions, four documentaries, and several era-defining films, with 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' being the most recently released. “We are proud to continue this important work, adding a wide range of 25 films to the National Film Registry as a collective effort by the film community to protect our cinematic heritage,” said Robert R. Newlen, Acting Librarian of Congress, regarding the collection, which now includes 925 productions. What other films and documentaries were added this year?

