Western

Released Feb 16, 2018

2h 0m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Justin Chang

Los Angeles Times

Like its title, "Western" is both startlingly direct and full of resonance and ambiguity.

Apr 19, 2018

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

A meandering but quietly absorbing tale of comradeship amid social tensions.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 18, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

All the hallmarks of a great movie. International, phenomenal cinematography, brooding plot, and acting. But it goes nowhere. It leads to no resolution. In the end, It's a boring tale that leads you on...

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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слободан е

Interesting drama about the relationship between Eastern and Western Europeans.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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ikiru y

Meh. Slow and plodding, but different enough to be mildly interesting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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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

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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

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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
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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