Sticky & Square|Aug. 31, 2000|Argentina|114 Min.|R
Genre: Crime
Description: “Nine Queens” is a 2000 Argentine crime drama film written and directed by Fabián Bielinsky, featuring a cast including Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Leticia Brédice, Tomás Fonzi, and Alejandro Awada. The film has gained recognition as a classic in Argentine cinema, earning 21 awards out of 28 nominations.
The plot revolves around two con artists, Juan (Gastón Pauls) and Marcos (Ricardo Darín), who cross paths and decide to collaborate on a large-scale scam. Their partnership begins when Marcos, posing as a police officer, rescues Juan after a failed scam attempt at a convenience store. Marcos reveals his true identity as a fellow con man and proposes a temporary partnership, which Juan accepts due to his urgent need to raise $70,000 to bribe a judge for his imprisoned father’s release.
Later, the duo is presented with an opportunity to execute a complex and potentially profitable scheme involving counterfeit stamps known as the “nine queens.” Sandler (Oscar Nuñez), a former associate of Marcos, seeks their help in selling these fake stamps to Gandolfo (Ignasi Abadal), a wealthy and corrupt stamp collector staying at a nearby hotel. The film explores themes of deception, trust, and the intricate dynamics of con artistry.
Cast director: Fabián Bielinsky
Cast actor: Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Leticia Brédice, María Mercedes Villagra, Gabo Correa, Pochi Ducasse, Jorge Noya, Ignasi Abadal, Carlos Lanari, Tomás Fonzi
Original name: Nueve reinas