The Tree
Centred on the mourning process of a woman (played by an outstanding Charlotte Gainsbourg) and her young children during the year following the sudden death of the head of the family, this understatedly moving film subtly makes a connection between rebuilding oneself as a person and the power of nature embodied by a huge fig tree in the wild landscape of Australia.
Fabien Lemercier, Cineuropa
Certainly, it's well worth seeing the performance of young Morgana Davies as Simone, a child who becomes convinced that her late father speaks and listens to her through the comforting branches of the tree next to her house. Davies gives the kid a great deal of spunk and character. Gifted with poise and considerable acting range, the young performer makes Simone attractive, sympathetic and vulnerable while remaining fiercely independent and prickly.
Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter
Duration: 100 min
Dialogue: English
Age limit: K15
