John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell in "Wild Rose Nine"? No: "Wild Horse Nine", a Black Comedy by Martin McDonagh

In depth

"Wild Horse Nine," directed by Martin McDonagh, follows two CIA agents, John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, who are sent to Easter Island ahead of the 1973 coup in Chile. The film blends dark humor, political criticism and human drama, presenting a world in which absurdity and reality blur.

John Malkovich plays one of the agents and appears in a role considered one of his best for decades. McDonagh, an Oscar winner, weaves a witty plot with a Tarantino-like flavor and a landscape that is more than mere backdrop. The supporting characters are eccentric and the dialogue is sharp.

McDonagh said of the film, "Everything I write comes out funny," but added that these are not stories that make viewers feel good. The film touches on questions of death, love of life and soul-searching, and it is considered one of the best films of the year.