The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life

  • Terrence Malick
  • 2011
  • 2h 19m
  • Drama

Faith, origin, family. The iconic film that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, sparked countless debates, fights, and even memes, and established Terrence Malick as one of the most influential auteurs in modern world-class cinema.

Synopsis

The impressionistic story of an American family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of youth to the harsh maturation of adult life, as he tries to reconcile his complex relationship with his father. But Jack is also a lost soul in a modern world, searching for answers about his origin and the meaning of life, while questioning his faith.

The Tree of Life
Details
Language
English
Also known as
Το Δέντρο της Ζωής
Festival screenings
Subtitles
Greek
Age rating
12+

Palme D'Or

Cannes Film Festival

2011

Nomination for Best Picture

Oscars

2012

Nomination for Best Director

Oscars

2012

Nomination for Best Cinematography

Oscars

2012

FIPRESCI Prize

San Sebastián Film Festival

2011

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De la poésie visuelle

Από τη γέννηση του σύμπαντος ως τη (βουβή) ένταση ενός οικογενειακού τραπεζιού, από το κοσμικό ως το άμεσα βιωμένο, ο νόστος εκτείνεται σε στιγμές θεμελιακές και αποκρυσταλλώνεται σε έναν τόπο ευαλωτό...
philosophie

29 May 2025