SE SEI VIVO SPARA | DJANGO KILL...IF YOU LIVE, SHOOT!

Cinemavixion Review

Giulio Questi's 'Se sei vivo spara' (also known as 'Django Kill... If You Live, Shoot!') is a fascinating and often brutal entry into the Spaghetti Western canon. Released in 1967, the film distinguishes itself with its audacious narrative, which pits a half-breed outlaw against a bizarre ensemble of factions, including a gang of homosexual cowboys and a vengeful priest, all vying for a cache of stolen gold. The setting is a surreal, almost dreamlike town that amplifies the film's unconventional and transgressive elements. Starring Tomas Milian in a typically intense performance, alongside Marilù Tolo and Piero Lulli, the film defies typical genre conventions, offering a critique of violence and societal norms with a unique, anarchic spirit. Its bold stylistic choices and thematic daring make it a standout, albeit controversial, piece of Italian cinema that continues to provoke discussion.