Bitter Gold

Bitter Gold is a neo-western drama and thriller set in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. The story follows a young woman named Carola and her father as they secretly operate an illegal gold mine. In a harsh environment where danger is constant, Carola must step up to manage the family business after her father is injured. She faces the challenge of surviving in a hostile landscape while fighting against patriarchal systems and the law of the jungle.

The film was directed by Juan Francisco Olea and written by Francisco Hervé, Moisés Sepúlveda, and María Luisa Furché. The production was a collaboration between companies from Chile, Uruguay, Mexico, and Germany. The cast features Katalina Sánchez in the lead role as Carola, alongside Francisco Melo as Pacífico, Michael Silva as Humberto, Daniel Antivilo as Juan María, Moisés Angulo as Vladimiro, and Carlos Donoso as Amadeo. Released on May 8, 2025, the movie has a runtime of 83 minutes.