Queen of Coal () is a 2025 biographical drama film directed by Agustina Macri and written by and Mara Pescio based on the life of Carlita RodrÃÂguez. It stars Lux Pascal. It is a Spanish-Argentine co-production.
The plot follows the story of Carla Antonella "Carlita" RodrÃÂguez, a trans woman and the first trans miner in the Patagonia, an occupation vetoed for women.
The film is a Spanish-Argentine co-production by Morena Films and The Warning of Rivard AIE alongside Pensa & Rocca Cine with the participation of Movistar Plus+ and Filmin. Shooting locations included the Basque Country (ÃÂlava and Biscay) and the Argentine Patagonia.
The film was released theatrically in Spain on 12 June 2025 by Caramel Films. It was released theatrically in Argentina on 2 October 2025 by Moving Pics.
The film competed in the 'Progressive Cinema Competition - Visions for the World of Tomorrow' section of the 20th Rome Film Festival in October 2025.
Beatriz MartÃÂnez of Fotogramas rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be "an ode to resilience" enhanced by Pascal's work, otherwise citing Paco León's character as the worst thing about the film.
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