Western
Synopsis
A group of German construction workers set out for a foreign construction site in the Bulgarian province. The strange country awakens adventure feelings among the men. At the same time, they are confronted with their prejudices and mistrust. For two of the men, a nearby village becomes the stage for a competition for the recognition and favor of the village.
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Western - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pingyao International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valeska Grisebach
- Screenplay & Story
- Valeska Grisebach
- Original Title
- Western
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria, Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, German, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Coop99 Filmproduktion, Komplizen Film, Chouchkov Brothers, KNM, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valeska Grisebach
Valeska Grisebach
Bernhard Keller
Bettina Böhler
Michel Merkt, Valeska Grisebach, Jonas Dornbach, Janine Jackowski, Maren Ade
Department Leadership Roster
Valeska Grisebach
Director
Beatrice Schultz
Production Design
Michel Merkt
Producer
Valeska Grisebach
Producer
Valeska Grisebach
Writer
Jonas Dornbach
Producer
Janine Jackowski
Producer
Maren Ade
Producer
Veronika Albert
Costume Design
Bernhard Keller
Director of Photography
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Western
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What is Western about?
A group of German construction workers set out for a foreign construction site in the Bulgarian province. The strange country awakens adventure feelings among the men. At the same time, they are confronted with their prejudices and mistrust. For two of the men, a nearby village becomes the stage for a competition for the recognition and favor of the village.
Who directed Western?
Western was directed by Valeska Grisebach.
Who stars in Western?
The principal cast of Western includes Meinhard Neumann, Reinhardt Wetrek, Syuleyman Alilov Letifo, Veneta Frangipova, Viara Borisova.
When was Western released and how long is it?
Western was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Western?
Western holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).