Director: Terrence Malick directed "Days of Heaven," released in 1978. Known for his poetic and visually stunning films, Malick's work often explores philosophical and existential themes. With "Days of Heaven," Malick created a cinematic masterpiece that showcases his unique storytelling and breathtaking cinematography.

Plot: The film follows Bill (Richard Gere), his girlfriend Abby (Brooke Adams), and his younger sister Linda (Linda Manz) as they flee from Chicago to the Texas Panhandle in the early 20th century. Posing as siblings, Bill and Abby find work on a wealthy farmer's (Sam Shepard) land. When the farmer falls in love with Abby, Bill encourages her to marry him for financial security. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the story delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Awards: "Days of Heaven" received critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Néstor Almendros. The film was also nominated for Best Director, Best Original Score, and Best Costume Design, and it won the Cannes Film Festival award for Best Director.

DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

¥ New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Terrence Malick, camera operator John Bailey, and editor Billy Weber, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

¥ One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features

¥ Audio commentary featuring Weber, art director Jack Fisk, costume designer Patricia Norris, and casting director Dianne Crittenden

¥ Audio interview with actor Richard Gere

¥ Interviews with Bailey, cinematographer Haskell Wexler, and actor Sam Shepard

¥ English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

¥ PLUS: An essay by critic Adrian Martin and a chapter from director of photography Nestor Almendros‚Äö√Ñ√Â
¥ s autobiography

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