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The Tree of Life streaming

2011 Movie United States Drama, Fantasy 139 min Ages 12+

By: Terrence Malick With: Brad Pitt, Laramie Eppler, Tye Sheridan, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain

The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt). Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.

Filmium rating

68%

Festival Achievements

Festival de Cannes 2011

Awards:

In Competition - Feature films

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2011

Selections:

Fipresci Grand Prix

Mood

Meditative

Melancholic

Philosophical

Reflective

Cast & Crew

Terrence Malick

Hunter McCracken

Fiona Shaw

Sean Penn

Laramie Eppler

Brad Pitt

Jessica Chastain

Tye Sheridan

Terrence Malick (Director)

Budget

Art-House

Independent

Cinematic Technique

Hand-Held Camera

Handheld

Handheld Camera

Imax Format

Immersive

Natural Light

Natural Lighting

Naturalistic

Visual Effects

Film Movements

Art Film

Experimental Cinema

Narrative Structure

Dreamlike Sequences

Fragmented

Interwoven

Non-Linear

Visual Montage

Pace

Deliberate

Meditative

Slow

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Epic Length

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Score

Classical Music

Orchestral

Style

Artistic

Experimental

Impressionistic

Non-Linear

Visual Poetry

Time-Period

1950S Texas

Mid-20Th Century

Central Conflict

Existential Struggle

Faith Vs Disillusionment

Grace Vs Nature

Loss Of Son

Nature Vs Grace

Parental Conflict

Characters

Jack

Mr. O'Brien

Mrs. O'Brien

Ending

Ambiguous

Peaceful

Spiritual Revelation

Historical Context

1950S America

Post-War Era

Key Plot Points

Childhood Innocence

Family Tragedy

Universe Creation

Plot

Coming-Of-Age

Cosmic Imagery

Existential Exploration

Existential Search

Family Drama

Family Dynamics

Loss

Loss And Grief

Setting

1950S

1950S Texas

Natural Landscapes

Rural

Suburban

Suburban Neighborhood

Texas

Shooting Location

Smithville

Texas

Waco

Theme

Cosmic Origin

Existentialism

Grace And Nature

Loss And Grief

Nature Vs Grace

Nature Vs. Grace

Theodicy

Genre

Art Film

Coming-Of-Age

Drama

Experimental

Audiences

Adult Viewers

Art Film Enthusiasts

Art-House Audience

Art-House Enthusiasts

Cinema Lovers

Cinephiles

Philosophical Audiences

Philosophy Lovers

Titles

A Árvore da Vida

Drzewo życia

El árbol de la vida

Elämän puu

The Tree of Life

The tree of life - l'arbre de vie

To dentro tis zois

Το Δέντρο της Ζωής

Дрво живота

Древо жизни

ツリー・オブ・ライフ

生命樹

트리 오브 라이프

Awards

Golden Palm

Oscar Nominations

Critical Reception

Critical Acclaim

Positive Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes 85%

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

Popularity

Art Film Appreciation

Cult Following

Ratings

High Critical Scores

Reception

Award-Winning

Critical Acclaim

Golden Palm

Mixed Reviews

Oscar Nominations

Palme D'Or Winner

Production Countries

Usa

Release Year

2011

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