Terrence Malick's 'The Tree of Life' is a poetic and philosophical exploration of life, death, and the meaning of existence. The film follows the story of a family in 1950s Texas, and the struggles they face as they come to terms
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Terrence Frederick Malick is an American filmmaker. Malick began his career as part of the New Hollywood generation of filmmakers and received numerous accolades, including the Palme d'Or and the Golden Bear, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a DGA Award, and a WGA Award.