Written and directed by Terrence Malick, this complex and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition stars Brad Pitt as Mr. O’Brien, the patriarch of a Midwestern family living in the 1950s. As the years pass, O’Brien’s eldest son finds himself struggling to make sense of the difficult world he has been thrust into--seeking answers about faith and existence along the way. With Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken. 139 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Three-disc set.
Four decades into an already legendary career, Terrence Malick realized his most rapturous vision to date, tracing a story of childhood, wonder, and grief to the outer limits of time and space. Reaching back to the dawn of creation, Malick sets a story of boyhood memories on a universal scale, charting the coming of age of an awestruck child (newcomer Hunter McCracken) in Texas in the 1950s, as he learns to navigate the extremes of nature and grace represented by his bitter, often tyrannical father (Brad Pitt) and his ethereal, nurturing mother (Jessica Chastain, in her breakout role). Shot with nimble attention to life's most fleeting moments by Emmanuel Lubezki, the Palme d'Or winning The Tree of Life marks the intimately personal, cosmically ambitious culmination of Malick's singular approach to filmmaking.
We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.
More details
