Title:
The tree of life
Author:
Series:
Summary:
The impressionistic story of a Midwestern 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. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Audience:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for some thematic material.
General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2011.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
New extended version of the film featuring an additional fifty minutes of footage; Exploring "The tree of life," a 2011 documentary featuring collaborators and admirers of Malick's, including filmmakers David Fincher and Christopher Nolan; New interviews with actor Jessica Chastain and visual-effects supervisor Dan Glass; new video essay by critic Benjamin B about the film's cinematography and style, featuring audio interviews with Luezki, production designer Jack Fisk, and other crew members; a new interview with music critic Alex Ross about Malick's approach to music; video essay from 2011 by critic Matt Zoller Seitz and editor Serena Bramble; trailer; essay by critic Kent Jones.
Edition:
Three-DVD special edition.
Contents:
Disc 1. Theatrical film -- Disc 2. Extended edition -- Disc 3. Special features.
Physical Description:
3 videodiscs (139 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (folded ; 18 cm.)
Publisher:
The Criterion Collection,
Publication Date:
2018
2011
ISBN:
9781681434926
Publication Information:
[New York, New York] : The Criterion Collection, [2018]
Call Number:
DVD TREEOFL