Nine Queens is a 2000 Argentine crime thriller film directed by Fabián Bielinsky. The film follows Juan (Gastón Pauls) and Marcos (Ricardo Darín), two small-time con artists who decide to team up to pull off a major scam. They plan to sell a sheet of counterfeit rare stamps, known as the "Nine Queens," to a wealthy stamp collector for a large sum of money.
To make their plan work, Juan and Marcos must be able to convince the collector that the stamps are genuine. They spend a great deal of time preparing for the scam, studying the history of the stamps and perfecting their act. As they work together, they begin to develop a unique bond, and their plan becomes more and more elaborate.
As the day of the sale approaches, Juan and Marcos begin to encounter a series of unexpected complications. They must navigate a web of lies and deceit, shifting allegiances, and unexpected twists and turns, all while trying to keep their plan on track.
Ultimately, the success of their plan hinges on trust and loyalty, and they must decide whether they can truly rely on each other or whether one of them will betray the other for personal gain. The film is a gripping and suspenseful examination of the world of con artists and the psychology of deception.