The Tree (2010)

Life is a force of nature

The Tree (2010) poster

The O'Neills lived happily in their house in the Australian countryside. That was until one day fate struck blindly, taking the life of Peter, the father, leaving his grief-stricken wife Dawn alone with their four children. Among them, eight-year-old Simone denies this reality. She is persuaded that her father still lives in the giant fig tree growing near their house and speaks to her through its leaves. But the tree becomes more and more invasive and threatens the house. It must be felled. Of course, Simone won't allow it.

Director: Julie Bertuccelli
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Grégoire Hetzel
Cinematography: Nigel Bluck
Editing: François Gédigier
Production: Les Films du Poisson, Taylor Media, Screen Australia, WDR/Arte, Tatfilm Produktionsges. mbH, Dorje Film, Memento Films International, Screen Queensland, Screen NSW, Coficup 2, Backup Media, Goalpost Pictures, Kojo Pictures, Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma, Le Pacte
Country: France, Australia, Germany, Italy
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, Español
Budget: $9M
Original Language: en

Themes

Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning

Keywords

beach, tree, todesfall, grief, rural area, storm, single mother, mourning, woman director, glauben

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tree about?
The O'Neills lived happily in their house in the Australian countryside. That was until one day fate struck blindly, taking the life of Peter, the father, leaving his grief-stricken wife Dawn alone with their four children. Among them, eight-year-old Simone denies this reality. She is persuaded that her father still lives in the giant fig tree growing near their house and speaks to her through its leaves. But the tree becomes more and more invasive and threatens the house. It must be felled. Of course, Simone won't allow it.
Who directed The Tree?
The Tree was directed by Julie Bertuccelli.
Who stars in The Tree?
The Tree stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Morgan Davies, Marton Csokas, Christian Byers, Tom Russell, Gabriel Gotting.
How long is The Tree?
The Tree has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Tree?
The Tree is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Tree?
The Tree had a budget of $9M.
Where was The Tree produced?
The Tree was produced in France, Australia, Germany, Italy.
What are the themes of The Tree?
The themes of The Tree include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.