Although the Western is no longer the dominant genre in the US cinema landscape, there are always new productions that explore the frontier myth on the big screen. With the fierce enemy – Hostiles, one of them is coming tonight strongest western on television in recent years.
Bloody western with Christian Bale: Enemies – Hostiles takes you on a journey into the unknown
The story takes you to the year 1892. We are in the New Mexico Territory. Captain Joseph “Joe” Blocker (Christian Bale) has fulfilled his army duties. Now he is looking forward to retirement. But then he receives one last order: He is supposed to bring the dying Cheyenne chief Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) to his homeland.
However, the journey to Bear Valley, located in the US state of Montana, turns out to be a tricky affair. Not only is the squad led by Blocker exposed to the dangers of nature. Even within the group tensions spread. One of the reasons for this: Blocker and Yellow Hawk were once mortal enemies.
You can watch the trailer for Enemies – Hostiles here:
Enemies – Hostiles – Trailer (German) HD
Enemies – Hostiles was directed by Scott Cooper, who most recently caused a stir on Netflix with the eerie mystery thriller The Memorable Case of Mr Poe. With his western he bows to them Legends of the genreespecially John Ford, who made groundbreaking masterpieces like The Black Falcon.
However, there is more to Enemies – Hostiles than just an homage. Cooper puts his own stamp on the film and combines familiar western motifs with his rough handwriting. The result is one very uncomfortable atmospherewhich is supported by Max Richter’s outstanding soundtrack.
When is the Western Enemies – Hostiles on TV?
Enemies – Hostiles airs tonight, December 15, 2023 at 11:10 p.m. on 3sat. The broadcast lasts until 1:15 a.m. There is no repeat. Alternatively, you can watch the film with a subscription on Sky’s streaming service WOW.
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