Pepita the Gunslinger

Pepita the Gunslinger (2026)



Pepita la pistolera

6.0 2026 106 min —

Director: Lucía Puenzo

Cast: Luisana Lopilato, Claudio Tolcachir, Alberto Ajaka, Charo López, Marcelo Subiotto

Crime Drama Thriller
In the gritty underbelly of Mar del Plata, 1985, a pregnant sex worker named Margarita Di Tullio refuses to bow to mob rule or the rot of institutional corruption. She dares to construct a hidden sanctuary—a fierce, off-the-grid domain designed to pull women from the brutality of the streets. Armed with a shotgun and fueled by an unbreakable maternal code, she carves her name into history as the outlaw icon known only as Pepita, the Gunslinger.

More About This Film

Set in Mar del Plata during 1985, Pepita the Gunslinger is a visceral neo-noir thriller directed by Lucía Puenzo. The film follows Margarita Di Tullio, a pregnant sex worker who defies the mafia and a corrupt power structure to build a clandestine empire. Based on true events, the movie combines elements of crime drama with intense action sequences to explore themes of survival and resistance against systemic oppression.

Lucía Puenzo brings her signature style to this project, having previously gained critical acclaim for films such as Xxy, which won the Grand Prize at Cannes Critics' Week. The narrative focuses on the gritty realities of life under criminal control, highlighting the protagonist's strategic mind and resilience as she navigates dangerous alliances and violent confrontations.

  • The film is billed as a neo-noir thriller based on real historical events from Argentina.
  • Lucía Puenzo directed the film, marking another entry in her acclaimed filmography.
  • Puenzo previously won the Grand Prize at Cannes Critics' Week for her film Xxy.
  • International sales have been picked up by Film Factory.

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Theatrical release information and streaming availability are currently pending final distribution schedules.