Julie Bertucelli’s film entitled ‘The Tree’ centres on the meaning of tree hugging.
The movie will appeal to people who would like to think that once a person dies, he is changed into other forms, and in this film, into a tall woody plant.
The movie, an Australian and French production, is an adaptation of a prominent Australian novel written by Julie Pascoe titled ‘Our Father Who Art In the Tree’. Those who are scared at the title must stay away from the movie, but given that a lot of moviegoers enjoy watching films with touchy themes, the possibility of it becoming a box office is high.
The excellent performance of child actress Morgana Davies is noticeable in the film. She plays Simone, a young girl who believes that her late father talks and listens to her by means of the branches of a tree near her house.
Charlotte Gainsbourg portrays the character of Dawn, Simone’s mom who is convinced that she can visit her husband amongst the tree’s leaves.
Moreover, the tree triggered a problem as its roots spread out in the search of water. The home of the family is in great danger, and the situation is aggravated by an upset neighbour who wanted the tree to be felled.
The cinematography of Nigel Bluck has its style and sweep, and the director was able to make the film revolve around Simone.
