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The film is celebrated for its powerful representation of classic Hollywood cinema and serves as a meditation on the American mythos. It reflects on the decline of the once-popular Western genre, presenting a poignant farewell to the vibrant world of Italian Westerns. Leone embarks on a deeper exploration of the connections between myth, history, and his own experiences as a devoted cinephile, creating a unique narrative that resonates with themes of nostalgia and transformation.
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Once Upon a Time in the West: Shooting a Masterpiece, Christopher Frayling
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Once Upon a Time in the West: Shooting a Masterpiece
- Subtitle
- Shooting a Masterpiece
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Frayling
- Publisher
- Reel Art Press
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781909526334
- Category
- Film
- Description
- The film is celebrated for its powerful representation of classic Hollywood cinema and serves as a meditation on the American mythos. It reflects on the decline of the once-popular Western genre, presenting a poignant farewell to the vibrant world of Italian Westerns. Leone embarks on a deeper exploration of the connections between myth, history, and his own experiences as a devoted cinephile, creating a unique narrative that resonates with themes of nostalgia and transformation.