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When some German construction workers begin a challenging new job in the Bulgarian countryside, their sense of adventure is awakened, but so, too, are their prejudices.
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Western earns the viewer's attention with an unpredictable, patiently told tale that evokes the spirit of the titular genre while adding its own unique touches.

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Tara Brady Irish Times There's swagger and bluster. There are echoes of Athina Rachel Tsangari's Chevalier, and at least one purposeful reference to Claire Denis's Beau Travail. Rated: 3/5 Apr 23, 2018 Full Review Justin Chang Los Angeles Times Like its title, "Western" is both startlingly direct and full of resonance and ambiguity. Apr 19, 2018 Full Review Edward Porter The Times (UK) A meandering but quietly absorbing tale of comradeship amid social tensions. Rated: 3/5 Apr 18, 2018 Full Review Jim Ross TAKE ONE Magazine ...a film that simmers rather than boils, but Grisebach conjures an atmosphere and intensity which seeps into every inch of the screen. Feb 13, 2020 Full Review Ard Vijn ScreenAnarchy The film manages to stick around more than I expected, and the memories I have of it are pleasant indeed. Jan 9, 2020 Full Review Víctor López G. Espinof The feeling of constant threat adds density to an atmosphere that rises as the true protagonist of the film. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 18, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Martin K While entertaining in a way this movie has no beginning, no end, no plot twist and no character development. The unease that you feel comes mainly from the characters inability to understand each others language. Sitting an hour or two in a Balkanian village will give you the same first hand feeling. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/23 Full Review слободан е Interesting drama about the relationship between Eastern and Western Europeans. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review ikiru y Meh. Slow and plodding, but different enough to be mildly interesting. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review dave d 'Western' is a journey that I must admit I didn't really understand until I started to look at it from an individual character's standpoint. For a film that used mostly novice actors (you won't find any with a Wikipedia page), the writer and director, Valeska Grisebach, uses everything in her toolbox to cultivate a movie that engages. While I didn't find myself caring about any of the players, I was mesmerized by the sheer beauty of the film. This foreign language film as a character study of a man who in his own way is going through a mid-life crisis will resonate in any language. Final Score: 7.2/10 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A patient look at inherent cultural conflict that ends up rendering the conflict mundane and undramatic. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie SUCKED! It was slow and so boring. Don't waste your time Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Valeska Grisebach

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Meinhard Neumann

Meinhard

Reinhardt Wetrek

Vincent

Syuleyman Alilov Letifov

Adrian

Veneta Fragnova

Veneta

Viara Borisova

Vyara

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Movie Info

Synopsis When some German construction workers begin a challenging new job in the Bulgarian countryside, their sense of adventure is awakened, but so, too, are their prejudices.
Director
Valeska Grisebach
Producer
Maren Ade, Jonas Dornbach, Valeska Grisebach, Janine Jackowski, Michel Merkt
Screenwriter
Valeska Grisebach
Distributor
Cinema Guild
Production Co
Komplizen Film
Genre
Drama
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 16, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 28, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$39.4K
Runtime
2h 0m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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