Kill the Jockey (El Jockey) , directed by Luis Ortega, is a surrealist exploration of identity, rebirth, and the fluid nature of the self. Released in 2024, the film follows Remo Manfredini, a legendary but self-destructive jockey whose life and career are under the thumb of a powerful mobster named Sirena. While the film utilizes the high-stakes world of horse racing as its backdrop, Ortega quickly pivots away from sports drama tropes, opting instead for a dreamlike, transgressive journey that defies traditional narrative logic.
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The story begins with Remo Manfredini (played by Nahuel Pérez Biscayart), a legendary but self-destructive jockey living in a haze of drugs and alcohol. Heavily in debt to a mob boss named Sirena, Remo suffers a catastrophic racing accident. Following the crash, the film shifts drastically: Kill the Jockey (2024) Kill the Jockey (El Jockey) , directed by
Ortega’s directorial style is characterized by a "deadpan surrealism." The film is visually striking, using bold colors and symmetrical compositions that contrast with the grimy, often absurd reality of the characters' lives. The performance of Nahuel Pérez Biscayart is pivotal; his expressive, wide-eyed gaze allows the audience to anchor themselves in a story that frequently shifts between the real and the hallucinatory. The supporting cast, including Ursula Corberó as a fellow jockey and Daniel Giménez Cacho as the eccentric Sirena, adds layers of dark humor and emotional weight to the increasingly bizarre proceedings. Kill the Jockey (El Jockey)
On the day of the biggest race of his career—one meant to clear his debts and solidify his legacy—Remo suffers a catastrophic accident. This moment serves as the film’s pivot point; rather than a simple sports tragedy, it evolves into a bizarre, existential odyssey through the streets of Buenos Aires as Remo wanders in a fugue state, pursued by the mob and haunted by his own fading identity. Why the "DSNP" Tag Matters