As a genre, the Western film is always associated with the USA, but there are numerous highlights from other parts of the world that are absolutely worth it!
Top 10 Western films that were not shot in the USA: From “Django” to “Sholay” (Source: TMDb.org / Collage: Netzwelt)
Today, Westerns have unfortunately become a rarity in cinema, unless cult director Quentin Tarantino returns to his favorite genre. The stories of cowboys and gangsters are logically always associated with the USA, as the stories ultimately take place in the Wild West, today’s USA. But let’s not think of the genre too small!
Filmmakers from all over the world have used the aesthetics of the Western and created numerous classics and underdog highlights. Many films with Clint Eastwood, for example, were not made in the USA and are Italian productions. But the genre was also transported to other areas in terms of setting.
Whether it’s stories from the Southeast Asian region or even from Australia, a “wild west” and the idea of creating new value systems and a new civilization in the midst of a changing world can be found all over the world. On the next few pages we will introduce you to the top 10 western films outside the USA!
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