Wild Horse Nine
A quirky buddy comedy by Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges) about two CIA agents (John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell) who are sent to Easter Island shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup.
In his newest black comedy, Oscar-winning writer-director Martin McDonagh trades the remote Irish island and small-town Missouri of his last two films for the tropical shores of Easter Island. Set in 1973, just before the coup in Chile that overthrew Salvador Allende, Wild Horse Nine follows a pair of eccentric CIA agents with a history of meddling in global events.
Like any excellent buddy film, contrasting personalities are key. Chris (John Malkovich) is an aging, eccentric officer in charge of mentoring Lee (Sam Rockwell), the brash, foul-mouthed protégé who just wants to enjoy the exquisite scenery. Conspiracies abound, paranoia ensues, and their trust in one another is pushed to the limits by their handler MJ (Steve Buscemi).
Along the way, the duo cross paths with two rebellious young women and the encounter spurs the ailing Chris to look back on his actions as a spy, unsettling Lee and threatening to derail the assignment. What was supposed to be a typical case of foreign intervention begins to spiral out of control. (source: www.tiff.net)
Ultrakort: 55,433
Ultrakort aims to stimulate young animation talent and reach a wider audience. Right before each screening of Wild Horse Nine, we’re showing the short film 55,433 (2′).
