Rumor: Italian Press Believes That ‘Tree Of Life’ May Actually Get A 2009 Release

Terrence Malick’s latest drama, “Tree of Life,” which stars Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain has been in production for forty five years now,* and was originally set for a 2009 release date but due to the notorious slow pace of Malick, the film seemed doomed for 2010, or beyond. Or at least, 2010 seems to be where it was pushed. Let’s be honest, know one knows a thing about this film (including Malick).

But today the Italian newspaper La Repubblica says the hot news in Italy is that “Tree of Life” may actually be playing at the Rome International Film Festival which last from October 15th-23rd while possibly setting it up for a late 2009 release date.

*ok, a mild exaggeration, but obviously we’re feeling needy about this picture.

Just last week we noticed an obscure reference in a “River Road Productions” press release that also hinted at the film snagging a 2009 release date. If this does actually pan out, it could salvage a lack-luster 2009 and set “Tree of Life” up for a decent chance at an Oscar run against the water-downed competition. Even better it would make us very happy because lord knows the more we don’t know about a film, the more we irrationally anticipate it.