Terrence Malick is set to finally release his coming-of-age, universe-spanning epic The Tree of Life this May, but he has also already wrapped another film. With a rumored title of The Burial, the romantic drama stars Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem, Barry Pepper and Olga Kurylenko. The Hollywood Reporter has our very first official look at the film, which you can view above. Their next issue “features” the film so we may get more information then. While we don’t officially know much regarding the plot, The Wrap leaked some extensive details on the film a few months ago. Check out a synopsis out below and more in our previous story.
Set over a period of years, the film stars Affleck as Neil, a failed writer stuck in a loveless marriage with Marina (Kurylenko), whose expiring visa put pressure on Neil to propose. Neil and Marina have a daughter (Tatiana Chilin) together, but both of them are looking outside the marriage. Neil is drawn to Jane (McAdams) and Marina betrays her husband by having an affair with Charlie (Charles Baker).
Both Neil and Marina seek guidance from Father Quintana (Bardem), a priest frustrated by his inability to live his own life because he’s too busy advising his parishioners on theirs. The couple’s dysfunctional relationship begins to take a toll on their daughter, who starts having problems in school.
The Tree of Life will hit theaters May 27th, 2011. FilmNation Entertainment is handling international sales for this untitled romance/drama.
Is the first still Malicky enough for you? Are you looking forward to The Tree of Life?