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"If you think you've got it figured out... you've been conned."
Nine Queens - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Putas no faltan, lo que faltan son financistas.
— Marcos
Context:
Marcos says this while trying to convince Juan (and himself) that compromising morals for money is standard practice in the world they inhabit.
Meaning:
'Whores aren't missing, what's missing are financiers.' This cynical line encapsulates Marcos's worldview: everyone has a price and is willing to sell themselves; the only scarcity is people with the money to pay.
Están ahí, pero no los ves.
— Marcos
Context:
Marcos is teaching Juan how to spot thieves in the street, pointing out that criminals blend perfectly into the crowd.
Meaning:
'They are there, but you don't see them.' Refers to pickpockets and thieves. It serves as a meta-commentary on the film's plot: the real con artists are right in front of Marcos (Juan and the team), but he—and the audience—fail to see them.
Este país se va a la mierda.
— Marcos
Context:
Muttered by Marcos in reaction to a small inconvenience (a stolen chocolate bar), illustrating his constant negativity and the general mood of the nation.
Meaning:
'This country is going to hell.' A common refrain that captures the palpable social and economic anxiety of late-90s Argentina. It grounds the film in its specific historical context.