Hola Frida

Six-year-old Frida loves to laugh, play and dream. In her colourful, episodically depicted life in Mexico City in 1913, there is always something new to discover, such as her ancestors, the spirits and forebears of the Mexican people. Frida is amazed and, shortly afterwards, after falling seriously ill, she encounters a sinister female figure: Death. With the help of her parents and a friend from her imagination, the child manages to return to life. It will not be the last time for her to cross the threshold between life and death. One day, Frida is teased at school because of her thin leg. Despite her weakness, she wants to train for a roller skating race. To everyoneʼs delight, she manages to win the first place. She is to wear a dress at the award ceremony, but headstrong Frida only wants to wear a men’s suit – which was not customary for women in Mexico at the beginning of the 20th century. She grows up and studies medicine. She is one of the few women to be admitted. But a serious accident sets her back again. Frida becomes a famous painter and stands up for civil liberties. She becomes a powerful role model for many women.