Impunity: A New Spy Thriller Tackles the Legacy of Pinochet’s Arrest

Sebastian Stan and Ana de Armas lead “Impunity,” an espionage thriller by Felipe Gálvez. After Augusto Pinochet’s 1998 arrest in London, a mercenary hired by an NGO and a Chilean envoy become entangled in operations. Filming took place in Chile, United Kingdom and Spain, with English-Spanish dialogue.

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Pinochet’s 1998 detention in London was the first case of a head of state facing loss of sovereign immunity, sparking an international criminal proceeding.

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Director Gálvez works with cinematographer Simone D’Arcangelo, costume designer Muriel Parra, composer Harry Allouche and editor Matthieu Taponier. Screenwriters Mariano Llinás and Antonia Girardi co-wrote. Supporting cast includes Alfredo Castro, Antonia Zegers and Alejandro Goic. Stan, an Oscar nominee for “The Apprentice,” and de Armas, an Oscar, SAG and BAFTA nominee for “Blonde,” serve as executive producers.

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The film is co-produced by Rei Pictures (Spain), Quiddity (UK), Ronda Cine (Chile), Les Films du Worso (France), Zeta Studios (Spain), Snowglobe (Denmark) and Pathé (France), which handles sales for France, Switzerland and Benelux. Stan and de Armas are executive producers.

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Rei Pictures and Quiddity called the project a major cinematic challenge and responsibility amid accountability debates. Pathé’s president noted the film’s ability to engage audiences while exposing unexpected truths through the leads. Ronda Cine’s Alejandra García described the story as quintessentially Chilean and relevant to global debates on authority and truth. CAA and WME represent director Gálvez and principal cast.

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• “I grew up listening to unfinished stories, conversations interrupted by fear,” — Felipe Gálvez, Director

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• “With ‘Impunity’ I want to explore the pages erased from our history. Using the language of the spy genre, not to celebrate conspiracies, but to reveal how justice itself can be negotiated, delayed, and turned into spectacle.” — Felipe Gálvez, Director

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• “From the first reading of the script of ‘Impunity,’ we were immediately captivated by this gripping and sophisticated work — one that not only engages and entertains, but sheds light on unexpected truths, brought to life by the powerful performances of Sebastian Stan and Ana de Armas,” — Ardavan Safaee, President, Pathé Films

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• “a quintessentially Chilean story, involving the limits of the country’s shortcomings, that were put in front of the world to see.” — Alejandra García, Ronda Cine

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The film uses the Pinochet case to examine how sovereign immunity can be challenged, how covert operations influence legal outcomes, and how historical narratives are shaped, prompting discussion on transitional justice and diplomatic protection.

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“Impunity” will screen at Cannes, where director Gálvez, stars Stan and de Armas, and casting director Carmen Cuba will attend. Pathé will also present other titles, and the film’s sales target releases in France, Switzerland and Benelux in 2026.

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