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Across the River and into the Trees

2023 · 106 min

A quiet, contemplative drama that lingers on loss and fleeting connection, with a melancholic beauty and a sense of finality.

Directed by
Paula Ortiz
Genres
Drama
Starring
Liev Schreiber, Matilda De Angelis, Josh Hutcherson
Overview
In post WW2 Venice Italy, American Army Col. Richard Cantwell, haunted by the war, faces news of his illness with stoic disregard. Determined to spend a weekend in quiet solitude, he commandeers a military driver to visit his old haunts in Venice. As Cantwell's plans begin to unravel, a chance encounter with a remarkable young woman begins to rekindle hope. Based on the harrowing novel by Ernest Hemingway.

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Directed by
Paula Ortiz
Genres
Drama
Starring
Liev Schreiber, Matilda De Angelis, Josh Hutcherson
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • death
  • grief
  • love
  • war
  • memory
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance5
Tension4
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
106 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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