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The Western. (horse opera or oater). Traditional Filmed in U.S. Made by U.S. production companies Popular in 1920s thru 1960 John Ford. Spaghetti Western Filmed in Italy and Spain Made by Italian studios Popular in mid 60s thru early 70s Fistful of Dollars, ’64 Sergio Leone.
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The Western (horse opera or oater)
Traditional Filmed in U.S. Made by U.S. production companies Popular in 1920s thru 1960 John Ford Spaghetti Western Filmed in Italy and Spain Made by Italian studios Popular in mid 60s thru early 70s Fistful of Dollars, ’64 Sergio Leone Traditional vs. Spaghetti
Traditional American West 19th Century Beautiful landscapes (e.g. Monument Valley in Utah) Spaghetti Western American Southwest (the border) 19th century Desolate landscapes (desert) Setting
Traditional Violent to serve the cause of justice Morally unambiguous Clean Spaghetti Western Violent to serve their selfishness ($) Morally ambiguous, mysterious, detached (Man With No Name) Sweaty and unshaven Characters Semi-nomadic (travel light, work alone, ride off into the sunset[?])
Traditional Law and order Good v. evil Nature subdued Natives conquered West is tamed Fighting Indians Spaghetti Individual is supreme Search for lost treasure Individual codes of honor, not law Fighting Mexicans Plots/themes
Traditional Classical shots and classical editing PG (or G) rated violence Spaghetti Larger than life visual style ELS and ECU Expansion of time and space R-rated violence Dubbed dialogue Visual techniques
Traditional Heroic music typical of the period Spaghetti Melodramatic, haunting and “operatic” music, often coordinated with the action onscreen Whistles, shouts, bells, jaw harps and electric guitars…yep Ennio Morricone Music