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The Tree of Life

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After the death of her father, a woman travels to Italy to trace his family tree.

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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 10/24/2008
2/5
It's a sympathetic notion, to be sure, but it leaves one feeling you're on the couch with Volterra, not on a roots quest. Go to Full Review Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly 10/23/2008
[Volterra's] affinity for Italian stereotypes is countered with delightful truculence by the film's most engaging character, her down-to-earth octogenarian aunt Viviana. Go to Full Review Laura Kern New York Times 09/12/2008
3/5
Ms. Volterra, acting as narrator and interviewee herself, can't seem to resist the urge to be the star of her own film, which too often feels like a wearisome exercise in self-therapy. Go to Full Review Nora Lee Mandel Film-Forward.com 11/01/2008
3/10
Vivid animation, illustrations and puppetry lighten up interviews and elementary reflections on a personal history of Jews in Italy, better left to a family reunion. Go to Full Review Mark Keizer Boxoffice Magazine 09/15/2008
2.5/5
While Hava probably gained a lot from the experience of making The Tree of Life, the audience will gain demonstrably less. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/06/2012 It's like watching the Discover Channel on mute, while someone whispers scripture in your ear. For 2 hours. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Hava Volterra

Director

David N. Donihue

Writer

Hava Volterra

Writer

Hava Volterra

Producer

Andrew Viterbi

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis After the death of her father, a woman travels to Italy to trace his family tree.
Director
Hava Volterra
Producer
Hava Volterra
Screenwriter
David N. Donihue, Hava Volterra
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 16m