Luis Ortega's 'Kill the Jockey' Delivers a Surreal Crime Drama

The film explores identity and transformation through the chaotic life of a drug-fueled jockey in Buenos Aires.

Nahuel Pérez Biscayart stars as Remo Manfredini, a troubled jockey entangled with mobsters.
The film mixes magical realism with existential themes, creating an unpredictable narrative.
Remo's journey includes a dramatic transformation that challenges traditional gender roles.
Ortega's direction is noted for its high style and surreal, hyperreal settings.
Critics praise the film's originality but note its fragmented and sometimes self-indulgent storytelling.