Kill the Jockey, the latest film from Argentine director Luis Ortega, will make its U.S. theatrical premiere at Film Forum on Wednesday, July 2. The 2024 tragicomedy blends pathos, surrealism, and retro flair in a story of identity, reinvention, and personal collapse.
Set in the world of horse racing and underworld crime, the film follows Remo, a troubled jockey played by Nahuel Pérez Biscayart (BPM), who transforms—mysteriously and strikingly—into Dolores, a mink-draped woman with a new lease on life.
With a vibrant Latin pop and disco soundtrack and stylized visuals by cinematographer Timo Salminen, Kill the Jockey received critical acclaim at the Venice, Toronto, and San Sebastián film festivals. It was also Argentina’s submission for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards.
A Music Box Films release, the film runs 96 minutes and will screen in Spanish with English subtitles.