Penthesilea

The transsexual Puerto Rican midwife Penthesila and the French baggage handler Latif discover the chance for love in one another, but first, they must free themselves. Latif, who has hopes of becoming a pilot, has to leave his old life behind him. Penthesilea is a lone wolf and has issues trusting Latif. When Latif’s ex-girlfriend confronts her in a humiliation attempt, Penthesilea feels betrayed. Her inner fears, which she has been carrying around with her ever since she first confided in her mother, are resurrected. However, this time, she is seeking revenge. (Camerimage)