Gunpowder Heart

Gunpowder Heart is a drama set in Guatemala City focusing on Claudia and Maria, a young couple who dream of escaping to a land of plenty. After being attacked by three circus workers, the two women struggle with how to move forward. While the pragmatic Claudia wishes to leave the city behind to start a new life, the more impulsive Maria seeks to take revenge against their attackers.

The film was written and directed by Camila Urrutia and produced by Curuxa Cinema as a joint production between Guatemala and Spain. With a runtime of 87 minutes, the movie explores the conflict between seeking justice through official means and pursuing personal retribution. Audience reception has been consistent across platforms, with the film holding a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb based on 155 votes and a matching 5.7/10 on TMDB from 6 votes.