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2005 · 151 min · PG-13

The New World

Directed by Terrence Malick · Drama, History, Romance

The New World (2005) is a Drama film, directed by Terrence Malick set in Virginia and London during the early modern era. It runs 151 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of love & longing and identity run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Cast
Colin FarrellQ'orianka KilcherChristopher PlummerChristian BaleAugust SchellenbergWes StudiDavid ThewlisYorick van Wageningen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
VirginiaLondon
Setting
Wilderness
When
Early Modern

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingIdentity
Tone
MelancholicContemplativeRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedTwo Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Historical Fiction

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