Queen of Coal
2025 film
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Queen of Coal (Spanish: Miss Carbón)[1] is a 2025 biographical drama film directed by Agustina Macri and written by Erika Halvorsen and Mara Pescio based on the life of Carlita Rodríguez. It stars Lux Pascal. It is a Spanish-Argentine co-production.
- Erika Halvorsen
- Mara Pescio
- Merry Colomer
- María Soler
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| Spanish | Miss Carbón |
| Directed by | Agustina Macri |
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| Cinematography | Luciano Badaracco |
| Edited by | Carla de Beauvoir |
| Music by | Maite Arroitajauregi Aranburu |
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| Language | Spanish |
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.[2]
Cast
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.[3] Shooting locations included the Basque Country (Álava and Biscay) and the Argentine Patagonia.[4]
Release
The film was released theatrically in Spain on 12 June 2025 by Caramel Films.[5][2] It was released theatrically in Argentina on 2 October 2025 by Moving Pics.[6]
The film competed in the 'Progressive Cinema Competition - Visions for the World of Tomorrow' section of the 20th Rome Film Festival in October 2025.[7]
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.[8]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2026 |
37th GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV | Won | [9] | |
