Once Upon a Time in the West, by Sergio Leone, not to be missed tonight

Considered “an American national treasure”, the cult western returns to W9.

A mysterious man, who is only known to still play the harmonica, tirelessly and for no apparent reason pursues Frank, an unscrupulous brute. Frank covets the lands of a family he massacred, but whose mistress of the place (Claudia Cardinale), who remained alive, is determined to defend herself. Once upon a Time in the West is one of the most successful films of the master of the Western. Sergio Leone and demonstrates all his sense of rhythm and an irreproachable choice of casting with Charles Bronson And Henry Fonda. Add to that a grandiose decor and the superb music ofEnnio Morriconeyou won't be disappointed, even if you've seen it over and over again.

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Since its release in France in 1969, the film has attracted nearly 15 million people to French cinemas, and is thus among the top 10 in the history of cinema, among other classics: Gone with the wind And The jungle Book. It has also been in the American national archives since 2009, rightly considered a masterpiece, a cultural treasure to be preserved and made known to all generations of viewers. It is being shown again tonight on W9, starting at 9:10 p.m. and it would be a shame to miss it.

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