The Tree Of Life
Can film help us get closer to God? The Tree of Life is an epic poem capturing the cycle of life and the minutiae which influence the kind of people we become.
A quiet suburb in 1950s America, a family of five. And a telegram announcing the death of one of the young couple’s three sons. As the sons reach maturity, the film moves on from flashes of memory to increasingly more specific concerns which, however, are not portrayed so literally that they wouldn’t find resonance with the audience. Director and screenwriter Malick allows his characters to reflect on spiritual issues, but he also shows them in their routine environment.
This sensual film is at once a broad-minded allegory about the origin of the world and a humble story which places emphasis on intimate details.Terrence Malick’s latest film is a hugely ambitious and passionate masterpiece, a contemplation of existential questions.
Winner - Palme D’or at 2011 Cannes Film Festival
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