KILL THE JOCKEY (Spanish: El Jockey) is a 2024 Argentine sports comedy-drama thriller co-written and directed by Luis Ortega. This fast-paced and edgy film revolves around two jockeys, Abril and Remo, who ride for a feared mob boss named Sirena. The story takes a turn when Remo accidentally kills a valuable racehorse, triggering a tense chase. Abril is left with the responsibility of finding Remo in the vast and bustling city of Buenos Aires before Sirena catches up to him. The cast features Nahuel Pérez Biscayart as Remo, Úrsula Corberó as Abril and Daniel Giménez Cacho in the role of Sirena.
WHERE WAS KILL THE JOCKEY FILMED?
The entire production of Kill the Jockey was based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Luis Ortega, who directed the movie, chose to show how gritty, colorful, and complex the city’s real places were in order to bring the story to life. Instead of using studio-built sets—the movie used real Argentine settings—especially ones that had to do with horse racing.
In an interview with Hola, Úrsula Corberó reflected on the experience, saying, “It was special. I’d been going for years because of personal ties, but this was the first time I was there for work, with my own circle of friends. It helped deepen my relationship with the city.” This marks her first professional project shot in Buenos Aires.
HIPÓDROMO DE PALERMO
Hipódromo de Palermo, Buenos Aires’s historic horse racing track,is one of the most famous and important places for movies to be shot. This racetrack is both a working sports venue and an important cultural landmark. It is in the Palermo neighborhood. It is the main setting for many of the most important scenes in the movie—representing both the characters’ professional lives and the criminal underworld they live in.
Luis Ortega wasn’t just interested in a background—he wanted to capture the spirit of Argentina’s jockey scene. The Hipódromo de Palermo, with its grandstands, barns, and dusty paddocks, gave the film a lived-in authenticity. Ortega himself noted that the personalities of the jockeys and horse owners deeply inspired the film. “I encountered some very exotic jockeys and horse owners… They’re so crazy and exciting,” he said, suggesting that many of the visuals and character behaviors were born from this real-world inspiration.
Scenes were reportedly shot in different parts of the city, giving viewers a look at its crazy pace and unique buildings. The movie moves between different settings in the—Argentine capital—from dark alleys and run-down stables to sleek, modern homes.
Ortega described the setting by saying, “I have this city in my blood, but I could have done this in Russia. It’s just people.” While this comment may downplay the importance of place, the visual language of the film firmly anchors the story in Buenos Aires.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Timo Salminen, a veteran cinematographer best known for working with Aki Kaurismäki, and Ortega worked together to show Buenos Aires in a new way. Even well-known places—like the Palermo racetrack or the city’s narrow streets in the center—are shown in stylized, moody tones. Real places are turned into movie sets that feel both otherworldly and grounded by the lighting, camera angles, and framing.
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