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"Spaghetti Western"

Picture from archives, taken in 2012.

Do you remember "spaghetti / Italian / macaroni westerns" from 1960s? Well, I personally was too young to see them at that time. But surely I was amazed when I did saw them later on television.

Especially Sergio Leone totally changed my view on how to see things by using extreme close-ups and low camera techniques. Also the aspect ratio was an important part of seeing those movies. I have never had chance to see those movies on large screen and in original aspect ratio, but looking forward to do that some day.
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12 comments

Valfal said:

I think you nailed why spaghetti westerns were so distinctive! It didn't dawn on me to notice the camera techniques while watching the movies; I was too preoccupied watching Clint Eastwood, lol!

Excellent shot, Sami; you captured the perspective beautifully!
5 years ago

Boarischa Krautmo said:

;-))))
5 years ago ( translate )

Graham Hughes said:

yes...I miss them.
5 years ago

Frank J Casella said:

Yes, I remember those movies, Sami. Nice perspective here as well, and I especially like the framing.
5 years ago

* ઇଓ * said:

Great perspective effect, Sami!
5 years ago ( translate )

©UdoSm said:

Well done...
5 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

Great pic and..... yes Sergio Leone was great☺
5 years ago

Janet Brien said:

Sami, this is a totally awesome shot! I love tha angle, I love the subjects and I love the sound track running through my head right now...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFa1-kciCb4

I'm a huge fan of these movies and so many classic b/w and old films as well. Never tire of seeing these movies again! :)

Thank you for the excuse to listen to this theme music again! Oh, and by the way, the Danish Orchestra did a version as well, which is through the roof spectacular!

youtu.be/enuOArEfqGo

(you'll love watching this!)

Oh, and thank you for your comment on my France pictures! You are so silly! And what a great and fun attitude you have! :) And...I'm so happy you enjoyed the presentation! :)
5 years ago

Sami Serola (inactiv… replied to Janet Brien:

Late thanks, Janet =)

That Danish Orchestra performance is wonderful to watch at!
5 years ago

Nora Caracci said:

genial POV, well inspired !
5 years ago ( translate )

Fred Fouarge said:

klasse pov
5 years ago ( translate )

Petar Bojić said:

Excellent low angle shot!
5 years ago ( translate )