description Slow West Overview
Slow West is a 2015 Western film directed by John Maclean and starring Kodi Smit-McPhee and Michael Fassbender. The story follows a young Scotsman’s pursuit of his love in the American West, aided by a bounty hunter. It received the Sundance Institute's World Cinema Jury Prize: Dramatic Winner at its premiere in January 2015.
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info Slow West Specifications
| Country | New Zealand |
| Year | 2015 |
help Slow West FAQ
Why is Silas helping Jay Cavendish in Slow West?
Silas initially presents himself as a guide who can keep the young Scotsman alive in the American West. He also knows that a bounty has been placed on Rose Ross and her father, giving him a concealed financial motive.
Where was Slow West actually filmed?
Although the story takes place in the American West, much of the film was shot in New Zealand. Its open landscapes give John Maclean's 2015 Western a stylized appearance rather than strict geographic realism.
Who are the main actors in Slow West?
Kodi Smit-McPhee plays Jay Cavendish, and Michael Fassbender plays the bounty hunter Silas Selleck. Ben Mendelsohn appears as Payne, while Caren Pistorius plays Rose Ross.
What did Slow West win at Sundance?
Slow West won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize for a dramatic film at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. It was also John Maclean's feature-length directorial debut.
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