The Tree of Life (2011)

Directed by Terrence Malick
← Inspired by 2 films

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. 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.

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Films that influenced The Tree of Life

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Influenced By

  1. Stalker (1979)
    "Malick's metaphysical epic descends from Stalker's contemplative-spiritual register and willingness to dilate time around moments of grace." source
  2. Andrei Rublev (1966)
    "Malick's film is widely identified as a direct heir to Tarkovsky's cosmic-spiritual visual register and Rublev-style historical/eternal interleaving." source

The Tree of Life (2011), directed by Terrence Malick, was inspired by 2 earlier films — including Stalker and Andrei Rublev. Check out the citations below.