The Tree DVD (2011)

The Tree

2011

Overall rating: 3 out of 5

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The exquisite Charlotte Gainsbourg (Antichrist, I’m Not There) stars in French filmmaker Julie Bertuccelli’s achingly beautiful follow-up to her sleeper hit Since Otar Left. The Closing Night Film at Cannes in 2010, The Tree is a mystical drama of loss and rebirth in the Australian countryside. Not since classic 1970s works Picnic at Hanging Rock and Walkabout has the harshly gorgeous outback landscape been such a lyrical yet foreboding metaphor for grief and coming of age. Blindsided with anguish after her husband’s sudden death, Dawn (Gainsbourg) - along with her four young children - struggles to make sense of life without him. Eight-year-old Simone (unforgettable newcomer Morgana Davies) becomes convinced that her father is whispering to her through the leaves of the gargantuan fig tree that towers over their house. The family is initially comforted by its presence, but then the tree's enormous roots slowly begin to encroach on the abode and threaten their fragile existence.

The Tree details

Format:	15 DVD
Starring:	Charlotte Gainsbourg, Morgana Davies, Marton Csokas, Christian Byers, Tom Russell
Director:	Julie Bertucelli
Genre:	Drama - Mature
Studio:	FUSION MEDIA SALES

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
The Tree	15 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 40 minutes
Rental release:	10 Oct 2011
Main languages:	English

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Poetically Perfect

By artmiller (10 reviews) , 09 Jan 2012

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Written and produced with a delicate touch, this is a moving and rewarding film. With its subject matter it could have easily strayed into maudlin territory -- but it always stays just this side of the correct poetic line.

At ninety minutes it is also perfectly timed. Performances are good throughout, although Gainsbourg`s subliminal style could be mistaken for non-acting.

There is an unexpectedly dramatic climax to the film which adds a well-timed touch of real drama. And the Aussie scenery is captivating in its vastness -- the perfect backdrop to this intimate and heart-warming story of love and loss.

And the tree itself is awesome...!

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beautiful film

By ilovehorror (6 reviews) from Alresford , 15 Jan 2012

beautiful and moving film. the children are amazing little actors. music and scenery are lovely. and the actual tree is stunning. i love this movie.
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By artmiller (10 reviews) , 09 Jan 2012

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Written and produced with a delicate touch, this is a moving and rewarding film. With its subject matter it could have easily strayed into maudlin territory -- but it always stays just this side of the correct poetic line.

At ninety minutes it is also perfectly timed. Performances are good throughout, although Gainsbourg`s subliminal style could be mistaken for non-acting.

There is an unexpectedly dramatic climax to the film which adds a well-timed touch of real drama. And the Aussie scenery is captivating in its vastness -- the perfect backdrop to this intimate and heart-warming story of love and loss.

And the tree itself is awesome...!

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