Four decades into an already legendary career, Terrence Malick realized his most rapturous vision to date, tracing a story of childhood, wonder, and grief to the outer limits of time and space. Reaching back to the dawn of creation, Malick sets a story of boyhood memories on a universal scale, charting the coming of age of an awestruck child (newcomer Hunter McCracken) in Texas in the 1950s, as he learns to navigate the extremes of nature and grace represented by his bitter, often tyrannical father (Brad Pitt) and his ethereal, nurturing mother (Jessica Chastain, in her breakout role). Shot with nimble attention to life’s most fleeting moments by Emmanuel Lubezki, the Palme d’Or–winning The Tree of Life marks the intimately personal, cosmically ambitious culmination of Malick’s singular approach to filmmaking.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 4K Digital Restoration | New 4K digital restoration approved by Terrence Malick and Emmanuel Lubezki, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio. |
| Extended Version | Features an additional fifty minutes of footage beyond the theatrical release. |
| Exploring “The Tree of Life” | 2011 documentary with collaborators and admirers, including David Fincher and Christopher Nolan. |
| Interviews | New interviews with Jessica Chastain, visual-effects supervisor Dan Glass, composer Alexandre Desplat, and music critic Alex Ross. |
| Video Essay | 2011 video essay by critic Matt Zoller Seitz analyzing the film’s themes and style. |
| Trailer | Theatrical trailer included. |
| Essay | Includes essay by critic Kent Jones and a 2011 piece by Roger Ebert on the film. |