Pluto Film Acquires Comedy 'Chica Checa'
Originally published Jun 24, 2026
By Carolehorst · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 24, 2026
Key points
- Pluto Film has acquired the comedy 'Chica Checa' ahead of its premiere at Karlovy Vary.
- The film is written and directed by Šimon Holý.
- 'Chica Checa' explores a widow's journey as she deals with her son's identity as a drag queen.
- The film will make its world premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Pluto Film has acquired the comedy 'Chica Checa,' which is set to premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The film, written and directed by Šimon Holý, follows a widow as she navigates her son's hidden identity as a drag queen. The story delves into the emotional and social challenges they face together.
The acquisition marks a significant step for the film ahead of its world premiere. Pluto Film, known for its international sales, has shown interest in distributing the film globally. The narrative promises to explore themes of identity, acceptance, and family dynamics.
Read the original story: Variety — by Carolehorst
