"El Jockey"

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Film still from "El Jockey," directed by Luis Ortega (Argentina, Spain, USA, Mexico, Denmark, 2024).

El Jockey, Luis Ortega (Argentina, Spain, USA, Mexico, Denmark, 2024)

El Jockey tells the story of a legendary rider whose reckless behavior jeopardizes his career and relationships. After a serious accident during a decisive race, he mysteriously disappears. While his boss and lover search desperately for him, he wanders Buenos Aires on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with questions of identity and destiny.

Directed by Luis Ortega and starring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Úrsula Corberó, the film seamlessly blends suspense and drama within a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere. Awarded at the Venice Film Festival, El Jockey won the Horizontes Award for Best Latin American Film at San Sebastián and received a Goya nomination in the same category. Praised for its exploration of identity and redemption, the film solidifies Ortega’s reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary cinema.

Film will be screened in original version (Spanish).

A film in the 2025 edition the Americana Film Festival.

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