Martin McDonagh says CIA has ‘done awful things all around the world’
Summary
Martin McDonagh, a playwright and filmmaker, highlights the CIA's history of interfering in democracies globally, as shown in his new film Wild Horse Nine. The movie follows a CIA agent’s reflections on secret US actions, such as the 1973 Chile coup, showing a critical view of past and present political events.Key Facts
- Martin McDonagh’s new film Wild Horse Nine premiered at the Venice film festival.
- The film’s main character is a CIA agent stationed in Chile during the 1973 US-backed coup against President Salvador Allende.
- The story includes reflections on other CIA interventions like the 1954 Guatemalan coup and the killing of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba.
- The film suggests a connection to the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy.
- McDonagh believes the CIA’s actions abroad are not discussed enough compared to other intelligence services like the KGB.
- The lead actor, John Malkovich, is regarded as an Oscar contender for his role in the film.
- McDonagh criticizes the lack of secrecy in recent US covert operations, mentioning the 2024 capture attempt of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
- The film aims to reflect on both past CIA actions and current global political issues.
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