2011 · 139 min · PG-13
The Tree of Life
Directed by Terrence Malick · Drama, Fantasy
The Tree of Life (2011) is a Drama film, directed by Terrence Malick set in Waco and Dallas during the 1940s–2010s and the far future. It runs 139 minutes and is rated PG-13.
Themes of grief & loss, faith / religion, and coming of age play out through non linear / fractured timeline and multiple perspectives.
Composer
Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Cast
Brad PittJessica ChastainHunter McCrackenSean PennFiona ShawTye SheridanLaramie EpplerWill Wallace
The world of this film
Premise & themes
Themes
Grief & LossFaith / ReligionComing Of Age
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineMultiple Perspectives
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholic
Shape
Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction
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