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Logline

In the extraordinary city of El Alto, Bolivia, a young woman with lofty aspirations of becoming a fashion designer faces the challenges that come with being part of a dynasty of “Wrestling Cholitas” and her relationship with an unyielding mother.

Synopsis

The sensational “Wrestling Cholitas” is a sweaty, no holds barred battle (involving hair pulling, choke holds, flips, and body slams) that showcases indigenous female wrestlers from El Alto, La Paz.

Casilda and Santusa, are daughter and mother and are part of a wrestling group. Casilda, a young and imaginative “cholita,” dreams of pursuing a career as a professional fashion designer abroad. She secretly plans to leave behind the wrestling life, bringing her baby along with her. However, Santusa dismisses Casilda’s passion for fashion as nothing more than a whimsical daydream.

Casilda is torn between the fear of disappointing her mother and the burning ambition to follow a different path with her child. Thus, mother and daughter must confront their challenges amidst the breathtaking Andean scenery and vibrant architecture. In a mesmerizing spectacle of Bolivian colors which serves to showcase each woman’s unwavering dreams, Jalt’äña is a celebration of the tenacity and power of the women of Bolivia.

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