Across the River and into the Trees

2023 · 106 min · EN · NR · 6.9 (36 votes)

Dir. Paula Ortiz · Starring Liev Schreiber, Matilda De Angelis, Josh Hutcherson, Laura Morante, Danny Huston, Giulio Berruti · Music Edward Shearmur

Drama

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.

VIBE

This film feels like a quiet, melancholic journey through a soul burdened by war and impending mortality. It's a poignant exploration of grief and acceptance, set against the beautiful, fading backdrop of post-war Venice. The atmosphere is one of profound reflection, with a bittersweet undercurrent of a fleeting connection.

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