Italian production crews made hundreds of Westerns from 1964 to 1973, led by Sergio Leone and Sergio Corbucci. Their silent anti-heroes propelled Clint Eastwood and Franco Nero to stardom, influencing a genre that evolved into political films about collective struggles against the state. As the genre waned, it shifted to comedy and farce, leaving a lasting legacy of post-war cynicism and moral ambiguity in filmmaking.
The Spaghetti West
A cinematic exploration of Italy's iconic Westerns, delving into their evolution and lasting impact from the 1960s to the 1970s.
