Oorsig
In the unforgiving landscape of 1870s America, *The Salvation* meticulously crafts a Western built on the brutal consequences of inaction and the desperate pursuit of retribution. Following a former soldier who becomes a reluctant vigilante after a horrific family tragedy, the film subverts traditional frontier heroism, exposing the cowardice and moral compromises of a seemingly peaceful town. The narrative relentlessly explores the cyclical nature of violence, painting a morally ambiguous world where the pursuit of vengeance leads to further corruption and isolation. It's not a celebratory tale of justice, but a stark depiction of a man stripped bare, forcing him to confront his own capacity for brutality while navigating a landscape steeped in extortion and betrayal. The film’s somber atmosphere and deliberate pacing emphasize the weight of loss and the corrosive power of unchecked anger, allowing for a haunting exploration of a crumbling morality.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Kristian Levring
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 2014-05-22
- Looptyd
- 92 min
- Gradering
- 6.5 / 10 (969)
Rolverdeling
- Mads Mikkelsen
- Eva Green
