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Western (Valeska Grisebach, 2017)

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Western

Western    [trailer]

A group of German construction workers start a tough job at a remote site in the Bulgarian countryside.

Despite its setting in rural Bulgaria, the movie contains many elements of a western. While the development of the story is slow. The situations, the at times ugly behaviour of the Germans, the tension that builds, and the overall dynamic feels real.

It is fascinating how the Bulgarians keep talking and telling stories even though Meinhard barely understands a word. Both parties are even trying to have deep and meaningful conversations. And while it seems somehow unrealistic, you still get the feeling there's a basic understanding.

Side note, I kept wondering if Germans going to Bulgaria to do manual work is a realistic story set-up.

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Western, Valeska Grisebach (2017)

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Slow Burn German Masculinity Drama 'Western' Gets an New US Trailer

"You're either with us or against us." The Cinema Guild has debuted a new US trailer for the highly praised German drama Western, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and played at every other major fest in the fall of last year. From director Valeska Grisebach, Western is a slow burn about a group of German construction workers who take on a job on the Bulgarian countryside. The men compete against each other for the attention of local women, and get into some trouble. I still think the title doesn't fit the film, but Western is a solid examination of masculinity and the hot-headedness of men. Meinhard Neumann stars, with a cast including Reinhardt Wetrek, Syuleyman Alilov Letifov, Viara Borisova, Kevin Bashev, and Aliosman Deliev. This film has received rave reviews from critics all over the world, and is worth your time to discover if you're looking for something unique from Europe that isn't the normal Hollywood junk. ›››

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