𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐫𝐭 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑)

The Dead Don’t Hurt (2023), directed by Viggo Mortensen, is a Western set in the 1860s. It tells the story of Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps), a resilient French-Canadian woman, and Holger Olsen (Viggo Mortensen), a Danish immigrant and Civil War veteran. The two fall in love and settle in Elk Flats, Nevada.

Holger leaves to fight in the Union Army, leaving Vivienne to face the corrupt town alone. The mayor, Rudolph Schiller (Danny Huston), and his partner, Weston Jeffries, make life difficult, but Vivienne fights to protect her home.

The film uses a nonlinear structure, exploring Vivienne and Holger’s love story and the challenges they endure. Vivienne’s strength and independence shine as she overcomes adversity.

Critics praised Krieps’ powerful performance and Mortensen’s direction. The stark landscapes and emotional depth make the film a compelling modern Western.