TCHINDAS (2015)
dir. Pablo García Pérez de Lara & Marc Serena
Tchinda is one of most beloved women in Cape Verde, especially after she came out as a transgender in the local newspaper in 1998. Since then, her name has become the term used by locals to name queer Cape Verdeans. Despite her great reputation, Tchinda remains humble and every afternoon she happily tours the neighborhood to sell her best "coxinhas", a classic treat coming all the way from Brazil, delicious fried balls of chicken. But every February everything changes; it's the month leading up to Carnaval, when the slow-paced atmosphere of the island transforms into a frenzied hustle and bustle as thousands flock to the streets. The days before the festivities are hectic, and the locals join forces to create something beautiful out of nothing.
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