Lights, Camera, Genre! Westerns

Saddle up for tales of rugged cowboys, brave settlers, notorious outlaws, duels at high noon and the wild untamed frontier that characterise Westerns.

Credits

  • Total running time

    60min

Introduction

Whether set in the 1800s or reimagined in contemporary settings, westerns continue to explore themes of justice, freedom and survival in unforgiving terrain. From classic shootouts and outlaw tales to revisionist tales and neo-westerns, the genre often relies on familiar tropes: the lone gunslinger, the standoff, dusty towns on the edge of civilisation and the struggle between order and chaos. Join us as we trace the evolution of this iconic genre and examine how it continues to shape our cinematic imagination.

Hosted by Issy Macleod, Programmer at Picturehouse Cinemas.

How to book

This event is free and open to those aged 15 and over.

Booking opens on Thursday 2 October at 10am.

Tickets for LFF for Free events are over-allocated to account for no-shows. Tickets do not guarantee entry and work on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Seating is unallocated unless otherwise stated.

Missed out?

Try your luck at the standby queue 15 minutes before the start time.

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