Drama from Valeska Grisebach (Longing) that mines the tensions and the bonds that develop between a German construction camp and...
Drama from Valeska Grisebach (Longing) that mines the tensions and the bonds that develop between a German construction camp and a nearby Bulgarian village.
"A group of German workers sets off to a construction site in the border region between Bulgaria and Greece. This foreign land and its breath-taking landscape awaken the men’s sense of adventure. The foreign land awakens the men’s sense of adventure, but they are also confronted with their own prejudice and mistrust due to the language barrier and cultural differences. The stage is quickly set for a showdown when men begin to compete for recognition and favor from the local villagers." (Cannes Film Festival)
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96 %73 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
73 %726 reviewsAudience score rating
"A culture clash defined by an incredibly strong first-time performance, it's continually more emotionally surprising than its dry packaging lets on."
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Vulture
Vulture"There are no stagecoaches or six-shooters in this sharp, simmering drama of German-Bulgarian discord, but the spirit of John Ford graces it."
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Variety
Variety""Western" is as precise as a dropped pin on a GPS map, which makes its sense of mystery all the more powerful."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"One of the films of the year has arrived - maybe the best of the year - a work of unmatched subtlety, complexity and artistry."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"The film's visual execution and spare narrative style give it a timeless dimension that will lend some modestly exportable clout to an approachable and appealingly laconic drama."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"Like its title, "Western" is both startlingly direct and full of resonance and ambiguity."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"A naturalistic, almost documentary-like feature that slowly builds."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterWestern (2017) | Details
- Rating
- M, Violence, sexual references & offensive language
- Runtime
- 119
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- Germany, Bulgaria, Austria
