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In "Nine Queens" (Nueve Reinas), director Fabián Bielinsky delivered a razor sharp con film that weaves intrigue, moral ambiguity, and one of the most satisfying twists in modern Argentine cinema. We celebratee its 25th anniversary with a special screening of this multi award-winning film that received among other the Audience Award at the 2001 edition of Film fra Sør. Set in the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, the story begins with Juan, a young, scrappy con artist with debts and a desperate plan to raise money for his father’s legal troubles. When he tries a petty scam at an all night convenience store, he’s caught — only to be rescued by Marcos, an older, more polished grifter who poses as a cop.
The pair team up after Marcos presents Juan with a huge opportunity: to help sell a rare sheet of stamps known as the “Nine Queens,” allegedly counterfeit, to a wealthy foreign collector who has little time for due diligence.
Stylistically elegant and full of tension, "Nine Queens" is more than just a clever thriller: it asks what trust means among thieves, how desperation shapes ethics, and how layered our illusions of control really are. With standout performances by Ricardo Darín and Gastón Pauls, Bielinsky’s film remains a touchstone of Argentine cinema — clever, unpredictable, and deeply human.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
VEGA SCENE, Hausmannsgate 28,Oslo, Norway
