Several clips from The Tree of Life, with the hauntingly beautiful Lacrimosa in the background by Zbigniew Preisner. Behold true beauty in sound and vision.
Several clips from The Tree of Life, with the hauntingly beautiful Lacrimosa in the background by Zbigniew Preisner. Behold true beauty in sound and vision.
One of the most beautiful scenes in filmography.
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Totally agree...I always thought I could encompass all things with my art...but...this movie is the greatest...Malick did that...chills and tears...
Heaven was a cover-up We could've done much better Than blue weather Orange thumbs and A blood red I gather from The matrix of Hades and A little from the bride to be Like seas in the streets Say Shark On your mark Christ harkened a Wholesome orphan gone numb Almost quite that was what you heard of Coming from
Art really is the greatest achievement in mankind’s history!
I don't know where you are from.. I'm from india.. art connects us.. art connects the world
And this movie is the greatest form of Art...
Art comes from the soul, money and ego from the mind, that's why we fucked up but still have the ability to change.
Art was created by God, not humans.
Art is not an achievement
The grieving mother asks God, "Who are we to you?" This whole sequence is God's answer: You are everything - time, space, the stars, creation, love, life. Stunning.
If you believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and raised to life on the third day, you will be saved. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 ❤
@@lordthetir lol
oh, i thought lacrimosa = tears is the film saying life is just meaningless pain. 🤷🏼♂️ in other words: malick and lubezki tried to covey here that its all up to us, becase he doesnt care.
God asks Great Dark Mother: - "Who are we to you?". This whole sequence is Mother's answer: - "You are everything: - time; space; the stars; creation; love; life; death". Stunning.
"The Tree Of Life" is one of the greatest, most beautiful, and most profound films ever made. It completely captures humanity's intense, complex, and emotional relationship with God.
You should watch Hidden Life - that one is his best IMO
Both are 2 of the most beautiful films I've ever seen
I agree.
I sometimes listen to this when writing. Makes me feel like my writing is the most important shit in the known universe.
I like listening to it as I fall asleep 😊
+BabaYaga Know this feeling :) I like to listen to Egmont Overture for this too, lol.
You & I are one in the same
Kyle It can be
And afterwards being ashamed to find the word "toiletpaper" on the shoppinglist.
I cried profusely when I first saw this sequence.
+Camille Victoria Vega I'd like to rewatch the movie and sometimes I consider it, but given the sheer amount of melancholy and childhood memories...and also it's so loooooong
+Knight Brienne (Brienne of Tarth) yes, it isn't a film meant for multiple viewings. For me, it is sort of a visual poem through its imagery/cinematography. If that makes sense. Wish I experienced it in the theaters.
Camille Victoria Vega Yes it does make sense and I agree. Think in cinema I would have needed to go alone to fully concentrate on it.
It is really a testament to the power of storytelling to unlock such strong emotions, and for something to get so close to our soul.
Why?
Terrence Malick gave us the key to interpret this movie right in the beginning. There are two paths: the path of Grace and the path of Nature. Clearly spiritual, this movie displayed the spiritual struggle of a mother searching for answers by asking God (this scene, visually and sonorically astounding), the earthly reaction of a more materialistic father to loss of his son, the indecision and struggle between good and evil in the oldest son. So deep yet so simple and clear. Incredible movie. Marvelous movie.
more like greed vs nature.
Nature is greedy in itself. Not being able to elevate itself above itself, it tries to survive in any possible way. Grace is divine, it comes to rescue those that ask for it. Only with Grace mankind is able to elevate itself to the divine, making it able to accept insults and injuries, making it possible to really love every man, everywhere. :)
i know SO MEANY
“If a lot of people loved each other, then world would be a better place to live.” - Tommy Wiseau.
I'm gonna cry...
Ha ha! What a story, Mark!
HawkeyeNextGen If a lot of people loved Jesus, the Father and the Holy Ghost, loving each other is quite easy, and the world would change.
Tyson Smith someone hasn’t watched the room
The meteor hitting Earth says, "Am fed AHP wit dis worl!"
It's absolutely tragic how misunderstood this film is.
Malick has not really commented on the meaning of the film - as of now, it is what you make of it.
lowkontrast Open text just like its predecessor, 2001 A Space Odyssey.
isnt that was this film is about, not understanding. You can't expect to get any groundbreaking answers from it (why would terrance malick be a better man for that than anyone else). just appreciate the melancholy and probable hopelessness in human efforts to make sense of it all.
Ossian M its ambiguity is, ironically, essential to understanding it. it reflects the incompleteness of human understanding, but he's invoking, more or less, Kierkegaard and Heidegger. it's highly existential in nature. on another note, without confusing those who aren't familiar with Kierkegaard and Heidegger, put plainly (and perhaps uncharitably, since no one should summarize Tree of Life in this way), the film is mainly about two things: the birth of the universe, and its death; and, juxtaposed to that, the birth of a human, and perhaps implied, his death. I know, I know, this was already obvious. But, the film is also about how all humans are something divine, and how they will eventually return to something divine. This isn't religious in the sense of being Christian or Islamic, etc, but a monotheistic view is definite here. Whether you're a theist, or an atheist, his views are very plausible and even enlightening. I've been an atheist my entire life, but I've always thought there's a small chance that what we call god, may exist in some form, but not in the one that any religion comprehends. This is the type of God that Malick tries to show. In a nutshell, this is how I read Malick. If I remember correctly, the last shot of the film is a shot of a bridge. It's important, because the main character is an architect, but God classically is referred to as the divine architect. The divine attributes are shown to be in man as well. It's interesting, too, that the film begins with a quote from the Book of Job that solely refers to God as laying the foundations of the earth. Sounds architectural, does it not?
Ed Sakowsky Beautifully put man.
"The tree of life" is just the best cinematic work in mankind's modern history. It makes you feel the greatness and the power of God's creation.
Probably the single greatest moment of any film ever.
I actuality cried in the cinema watching this sequence in awe, never had a piece of film left such an impact on me, a message of emotion surged through me beyond words, time and space
Just try to acknowledge the fact that we will not see more or learn more once we die...all the things we will not live to see
Total agreement...you want to always capture everything in art...no other film than this has done it...to my knowledge...very important film...the relationships are just scathing...the love raw and stripped down... A damn wonderful piece of work...
You are probably very right...in my opinion, anyway
Or the last 20 minutes of 2001: A Space Odyssey
One of the greatest cinematic achievements ever.
“The most incredible thing about miracles is that they happen.” G.K. Chesterton
If the end of the world has a soundtrack this is it.
This is the soundtrack of the beginning of the world.
Nah,this is soundtrack for the time and space.
works for both :)
I think that that is the juxtaposition Mallick was going for: Playing a lacrimosa (the tears of the mother at the funeral (the requiem)) at the creation or birth of everything.
any supposed "end" is only ever a new beginning, Energy does what? changes form and goes on always.
I finally saw this film at I have never had such a visceral feeling from a film. It seemed almost like it was made for me as I was raised very catholic with a strict father and my younger brother was unfortunately killed when he was 21. I have struggled with how I look at religion and large existential questions most of my life and I have never seen them depicted in such a way, with such grace that I was forced to tears. I'm not sure I know anything more than before I saw it but I definitely have gained a sense of myself and my place amongst not only my fellow man but life in general in all its tragic beauty. I wish I could put it to words better but I'm no philosopher or writer. I'm sure others can put it better but it reminds me of when we were taught about the holy spirit, the piece of god within us and everyone and everything that is the thread between us all.
Beautiful, underrated movie. I get a high watching it.
agreed!
Won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, acknowledged by many to be a masterpiece. Disliked by some but not exactly underrated.
My kitten, a beautiful little boy, died a few weeks before I watched this movie with my husband, and the theme of loss in this piece made me feel so much less alone in my suffering.
Hope you're doing better. Though it may seem stupid to some (grieving an animal), those of us who know what these creatures can bring to your life will understand. I've lost my 15 years old cat a year ago, and it still hurts sometimes. She was there for me during a very difficult time of my life, I had quit school, had no job and no friends, I thought I was worthless. But the amount of love she gave me back made me think that, maybe, I wasn't that bad of a person. She alone kept me afloat, and I'll be forever grateful. Even though she lived a very good and fairly long life (so the pain is somewhat lessened), and I'm happy with where I am today, I still miss her.
Most beautiful film ever.
That bell… followed by one of the most haunting vocals I’ve heard.. with some of the awe inspiring visuals there are.
This scene in conjunction with the music was absolute genius.
This is not only a movie. This opera incarnates the spirit of the entire art of the cinema.
Pure Genius. An entire film not to understand, but just to feel..Amazing
This is my favorite moment in any film, hands down. Just beautiful
Forgive my friends, forgive.
you are forgiven my friend
This brings tears to my eyes - every single time I hear it.
Every time.
And all the great things that come with gazing toward the heavens (things discovered and taught) After we pass away...
In the cinema, it was 1 of my 3 best experiences with a movie at all! It was just OUTSTANDING!!!
what were the 2 others?
The magnificent and beautiful voice of soprano Elżbieta Towarnicka and the great song of the Polish composer Zbigniew Preisner.
Most philosophical artwork I've encountered. Magic
One of the most profound and moving films of all time
This is one of the best examples of art.
This music serves as a decent apology for humankind
William H. Bonney And Christ a perfectly decent one!
best way to describe this.... dear Universe, please see this
apology? solid slave morality you have in there
Shut the fuck up Nietzsche
Good, you've seen true detective.
Here lies a song that would make us fall to our knees because it embodies the majesty and glory of God! ... a Masterpiece
The creation scenes were some of the most astounding I have ever seen. this is arguably the best film ever made.
Nowhere near one of the best movies. Check Tarkovsky.
Christopher Pederson not one of the best...THE best. As far as Tarkovsky, I couldn't care less.
***** I won't argue with you. I just watched it last night as a matter of fact, and kept thinking, "man, this was 1968!" what a perfect, perfect film.
vennie brice what napolean dynamite?! that's amazing.
peter gibson Napoleon is up there...but not quite the best.
This is one of those movies that you don’t really understand until you’ve had that moment in your life where everything comes into focus as confusing and trance like. Sorta like how when you say a word over and over and it gets weird. Its the feeling when you think about existence too much.
The Tree of Life is such a beautiful work of art. Every bit of music selected for the film only enhanced it. This song with the Universe sequences in theaters made it feel like a freaking spiritual experience.
Eu chorei, lindo. Espetacular. Quantos passaram na terra e não tiveram a oportunidade de escutar e ver essas imagens. Somos privilegiados.
In the dark. Laying down. Screen above my face. Music being pumped into my ears. Majesty coursing through me. This clip PUNCHED a tear out of my eye based purely on it's beauty!
If Paul Thomas Anderson is the new Kubrick, Malick has been the new Tarkosky. I'm sure Malick got influence from him, check The Mirror or Stalker.
Jusy because he is using Central shots that doesn't makes him the next Kubrick
@@xarmanhskafragos2516 the master and phantom thread are really kubrickian
God asks Great Dark Mother: - "Who are we to you?". This whole sequence is Mother's answer: - "You are everything: - time; space; the stars; creation; love; life; death". Stunning.
Ooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh... welch ein wunderbares Musikstück....................... vielen Dank für´s Hochladen, lieber Bert Hermans!!!
Not gonna lie, I teared up quite a bit during the formation of the universe scene when this music reached its peak. It was just so beautiful and awe-inspiring.
This song I felt not just heard. I felt it touch my very spirit, and I cried it was sung so hauntingly beautiful. Simply put as amazing!
The tearful melody that describes infinity but will never quite grasp it, the divinity of the universe that shows people its limits, the sound carried by angels whose sound reverberates in every soul...
Rarely have I heard something as beautiful as this!
I don't see how any Man could not cry to this, let alone tear up in the presence of this Masterpiece.
this song makes me feel like my soul is going to break out of my chest
One of the greathes fucking films I have seen in my life... touched me deeply ...
What's the movie about? Tell me without spoiling it. Please? :)
Steve Sunny It is about life... strangely enough it captures the essence from broad universal perspective right down to the most intimite and subtle workings of human mind, growing up, dealing with issues. It is more abstract movie, its most powerfull message for me was the resonance with what I was able to see in it... I can't describe it to you any better... =)
Oh okay. I'll give it a shot. Thanks :)!
Why do so many people hate this film? It's not pretentious, or even particularly difficult to understand. It all stems from the quote at the beginning and compares the way of grace with the way of nature.
+MadHatter loved the film
+MadHatter Many people nowadays are not used to think about the deep meaning of something.
+MadHatter My view on those people is that they can't understand what malick wanted to say (which is perfectly fine), but they also forbid themselves to make something for themselves out of it, which is a shame, because film is suppose to be subjective. This leaves them frustrated; caught alone between two fires.
+Miguel Machado It's sad at how dumbed down society has become
become? If anything it'd be smarter than it used to be.
This makes me so happy. Unique and astonishingly beautiful. I am in tears.... thank you for creating this representation of life and all of it's aspects. I am honored to experience the adventure that is life, as should we all be. Tears in my eyes for the ever so graceful beauty
This is absolutely stunning, reminds us what and who we really are
This movie made me feel insignificant yet magnificent. We are ephemeral yet eternal. We are mortals yet deities. We are nothing, yet we are the ALL. We are millions, yet we are ONE.
Damn u cant konw how happy i am at this moment.. i listened to this version in an other video ,but it was deleted and since that time i was looking for it ♡
Very moving, one of the most mystic and sacred music I've ever heard. Imagine the whole Preisner's record called "Requiem for my Friend" was a tribute for Krzysztof Kieslowski, the famous Polish director (The Three Colors Trilogy, The Decalogue)... Indeed, he had to be genuine friend if something like that was dedicated directly to him.
Pure ART
Welch ein wundervolles Musik/ und Gesangsstück! Klasse!!!
Literally the voice of angels Im ~Wow
The hauntingly beautiful Lacrimosa by Zbigniew Preisner - Elzbieta Towarnicka soprano. ( Images from The Tree of Life movie)
Reminds me of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion in particular the creation of The Two Trees of Valinor.
Looking at all the movies coming out with their special effects, I'm inclined to think the special effects animators took a deep sigh of relief when tasked to make this movie. So simple, and yet so profound
The best thing I've heard. The best thing I'll ever hear.
Wow, teaful, tearfully, tearfully emotional. 🙏🏻
0:15 oh god i feel something so beyond and deep in the same time
EYES, WHY ARE YOU BLOCKING MY VISION WITH YOUR TEARS!
The first time I went to a movie and spent the entire time in worship.
It is incredibly poignant how, in the movie, we are placed into the life and workings of individual humans in their most complex form, and, all of a sudden, we are pulled out in thrown into the simplicity of original life and its beginnings.
Is there a comparable piece of music, which has such a majesticity, elegance, strongness, beauty, deepness, epicness and timelessness? Please tell me :)
Well there is also lacrimosa by mozat , and there is the flower duet which has kindof the same style/vibe I guess ! Greatings from Belgium
Thanks, but I know both of them already :)
Yes, there are few. For an example : Mozart - Great mass in c minor and Gustav Mahler's 8th Symphony (Final Movement).
Gorecki’s Symphony No. 3.
Dang, well there's a lot of other amazing pieces out there, but if you haven't heard Samuel Barber's "Agnus Dei" I'd give it a listen. I also second Gorecki’s Symphony No. 3, so beautiful.
God i love this movie!!!
When i feel confused or frustrated in life i come to this video and it somehow lets everything be calm and understood. even when it is not. That it what art was made to accomplish.
In the theaters, it gave me chills! Actually, just two movies in 2011 gave me chills of so good quality: The tree of life and Melancholia! ;)
No tengo palabras para describirla, es simplemente una obra de arte bien elaborada, tan hermosa y serena, una voz bellisima. Lacrimossa, es una de mis pieza favoritas del gran Mozart.
The awe and humility I feel when listening to this piece is hard to explain. An amazing piece with my favorite moment at 0:48 and when the horsehaed nebulae appears. OMG!!!
The single most beautiful piece of music out there. Goosebumps.
i want this piece to play at my funeral ... this movie make me crie alot ... never other movie had the same effect like this one ... was like finding parts of me that were hidden....
do you think you are great enough to deserve this to be played at ur funeral ?
Why not? And i can still be great life is full of suprises
Does it really matter what is played at your funeral? Its kind of neurotic to be thinking of what people will think of you even when you are already dead.
Jealous guy perhaps
Ricardo Reis Well it is furneal music, so that would be fitting =)
i can feel deep emotion from this music
That movie is pure Art... One of the best movies I've ever seen! I love it all the way!
This is undoubted one of the most beautiful pieces of music I ever heard...simply fascinating...I am lacking of words.
every time i hear this amazing song i cry in 30 seconds....unbelievable music lovely voice
0,16 that moment is... so.... deep and sad
Parca s-ar sfarsii pamantul pe fundalul melodiei. Divina!
Una sola parola, grazie Terrence per averci donato questo film. Mi hai cambiato la vita.
1:27 The Horsehead nebula if anyone is interested
Astounding.
Absolutely beautiful 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
This is just sublime, Amazing, Much Love from Romania!
Oh God...this is amazing O.O
Бесподобно!!!
So beautiful!
This is simply magnificent!!!
Traumhaft schön !!!
The tree of life-DNA
Excellent rendition
I saw the film, and this song, totally stood out in the WHOLE movie! I had to hear it again!
I wonder what they used to get the effect of being in those images of the nebulae, gives a feeling of 3d and being in there with the stars going past :)
God cried when he was making the universe.
Beautiful!
M'évoque, l'infiniment grand, l'infiniment petit...Une naissance. Superbes images...
Rest in Peace Paul Walker..
wat?
RIP Johan Cruyff
One of the most gorgeous, overwhelming cinematic moments of the decade.
Overwhelmingly beautiful