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The Dark Valley (Das finstere Tal) is a 2014 Austrian-German Western film directed by Andreas Prochaska. Set in a remote alpine village in the late 19th century, the story follows a lone stranger who arrives in a snow-covered mountain community and confronts its oppressive ruling family. The film stars Sam Riley as the protagonist and was adapted from the novel by Thomas Willmann. Austria submitted it for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
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Is The Dark Valley an American Western?
No, it is actually an Austrian-German film directed by Andreas Prochaska that was released in 2014. It transports classic Western tropes to a remote, snow-covered alpine village in the late 19th century.
What is the plot of The Dark Valley?
The story follows a lone stranger who arrives in a secluded mountain community to take photographs of the locals. He is actually seeking violent revenge against the oppressive, ruthless family that rules the village.
Was The Dark Valley nominated for any awards?
Yes, the film was selected as the Austrian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards. It also won multiple Austrian Film Awards, including Best Feature Film and Best Director.
Is The Dark Valley based on a book?
Yes, the screenplay was adapted from a novel of the same name by Thomas Willmann. The author worked with director Andreas Prochaska to co-write the film's script.
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