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The Tree of Life

2011

Terrence Malick

2011·PG-13·United StatesUnited States
Award tierGold
Metascore

The story of a family in Waco, Texas in 1956. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence and struggles with his parents' conflicting teachings.

Cast

Brad Pitt·Jessica Chastain·Sean Penn·Hunter McCracken

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

3 wins · 9 nominations

Wins (3)

Other

Gotham Awards (2011)

Best Feature

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (2011)

Best Director

Cannes Film Festival (2011)

Nominations (9)

Best Picture

David di Donatello Awards (2012)

Best Foreign Film (Miglior Film Straniero)

Critics Choice Awards (2012)

Best Picture

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (2012)

Best Achievement in Directing

Critics' Awards

Cahiers du Cinéma (2011)

Best Film

Other

AACTA International Awards (2012)

Best Film

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA (2012)

Best Film

London Critics Circle Film Awards (2012)

Director of the Year

London Critics Circle Film Awards (2012)

Film of the Year

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (2011)

Best Picture