Queen of Coal


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 Rodríguez. It stars Lux Pascal. It is a Spanish-Argentine co-production.

Plot

The plot follows the story of Carla Antonella "Carlita" Rodríguez, a trans woman and the first trans miner in the Patagonia, an occupation vetoed for women.

Production

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 and the Argentine Patagonia.

Release

The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 12 June 2025 by Caramel Films. It is scheduled to be released theatrically in Argentina on 2 October 2025 by Moving Pics.
The film will compete in the 'Progressive Cinema Competition - Visions for the World of Tomorrow' section of the 20th Rome Film Festival in October 2025.

Reception

Beatriz Martínez 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.