Premiering in Venice, the surreal comedy-thriller from director Luis Ortega stars Nahuel Pérez Biscayart as an equestrian who discovers his feminine side after a devastating accident.
). Visually lush and full of playful mystery, this equestrian-themed psychological thriller-comedy-whatsit strikes plenty of poses that may tickle the fancy of viewers with a taste for camp, surrealism and/or the absurd. However, others might feel underwhelmed by the film’s strenuous efforts to charm and find it slows to a trot by the end.
As Remo prepares for a race, it becomes clear his drinking is out of control. At one event, he barely gets out of the starting gate. The rider of the winning horse is Abril his professional rival but also his lover. Together, they celebrate their victory with a delightfully herky-jerky disco pas de deux that’s like to be the moment viewers will remember best long after the film is finished.
The rest of the film evolves into a picaresque of semi-comic encounters as Remo, who renames himself Dolores and adopts she/her pronouns, discovers his feminine side. Presumably, this is all meant to illustrate the plasticity of gender identity or the fragility of modern masculinity. Or maybe it’s all just a lark. The screenplay, by Ortega, Rodolfo Palacios and Fabián Casas, is light on queer theory or even character motivation.
Executive producers: Benicio del Toro, Isaac Lee, Ron Broitman, Federico Fragola, Phin Glynn, Delfina Montecchia, Martin Fisner
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Kill The Jockey’ Teaser: Nahuel Pérez Biscayart Stars As Self-Destructive Jockey In Venice Contender & TIFF Centrepiece Title Sold By ProtagonistNahuel Pérez Biscayart stars in absurdist comedy as a legendary jockey whose self-destructive behaviour is beginning to outshine his talent.
Read more »
Hoka Clifton 9 Review: An Honest Review of the Popular Walking ShoesI tested the Hoka Clifton 9 sneakers for six months and wore them for walking, running, and traveling. These are my thoughts about the popular sneakers.
Read more »
As running backs jockey for position, Kyle Whittingham sees 'not a lot of separation'At Big 12 media days in early July, Kyle Whittingham said one of his top priorities of fall camp was figuring out Utah's running back situation.
Read more »
Freddy Krueger Returns With New Talking ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Figure From Mezco ToyzThis-Freddy-Krueger-Kill-Sums-Up-What-Makes-the-Nightmare-on-Elm-Street-Franchise-So-Scary
Read more »
Floods kill 7 in Indonesia's North Maluku, some missingFloods kill 7 in Indonesia's North Maluku, some missing
Read more »
Pakistan bus accidents kill at least 34, authorities sayPakistan bus accidents kill at least 34, authorities say
Read more »