Given the number of films that have explored the life and work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, one might think all angles have been exhausted. But now a new movie has come along with a distinct focus. A Canada-France co-production from filmmakers Karine Vézina and André Kadi , “ Hola Frida ” is a charming enough, 2D animated feature adapted from Sophie Faucher’s picture book “Frida, c’est moi.” The brisk narrative takes plenty of liberties with Kahlo’s early years in the Mexico City neighborhood of Coyoacán. This vivacious Frida (Layla Tuy-Sok) plays with friends and draws imaginative pictures while dreaming of becoming a doctor.

With brightly colored, if modestly decorated backgrounds, and character designs defined by their large round heads and clean lines, “Hola Frida” indeed emb

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