Pepita the Gunslinger

Set in Mar del Plata in 1985, this crime drama follows Margarita Di Tullio, a pregnant sex worker who takes a stand against corrupt officials and the mafia. To protect other women from the dangers of the street, she establishes a secret organization. Driven by her loyalty as a mother and armed with a shotgun, she transforms into a figure known as Pepita the Gunslinger.

The film was directed by Lucía Puenzo, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Andrés Gelós and Tatiana Merenuk. This production marks the fifth film in Puenzo's directorial timeline, following XXY, The German Doctor, DIVE, and Electrophilia. The movie is a joint effort between Argentina and Spain, produced by companies including Film Factory, Historias Cinematográficas, Pampa Films, and Zeppelin Studio.

The lead role of Margarita Di Tullio is played by Luisana Lopilato. The supporting cast includes Claudio Tolcachir as Germán, Alberto Ajaka as Cuervo, Charo López as Nemeca, Marcelo Subiotto as Perkins, and Camila Peralta as Vicky. The film has a runtime of 106 minutes.