Šimon Holý Explores Drag, Family and Small-Town Life in 'Chica Checa'
Originally published Jul 4, 2026
By Carolehorst · Variety
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Key points
- Šimon Holý's 'Chica Checa' explores drag, family, and small-town life with a tender political message.
- The film premiered at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Crystal Globe Competition.
- Holý directed, wrote, and composed the music for the film, which focuses on a drag queen coming out to his mother.
Šimon Holý's film 'Chica Checa' explores the intersection of drag, family, and small-town life through a heartfelt and crowd-pleasing narrative. The film, which premiered at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, features Holý as writer, director, and composer. The story centers on a drag queen coming out to his mother, navigating the complexities of identity and acceptance in a conservative setting. The film is part of the Crystal Globe Competition and has been well-received for its tender approach to political and social themes.
Read the original story: Variety — by Carolehorst