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The New World

The New World

Film · 2005

Original languageEnglish

Runtime2 hours 31 minutes

GenreDramaHistoryRomance

Set in1607,1608,1615,1616,1617Depicts1608 to 1615
Letterboxd average
3.8 / 5
Saltiness

Fewer grains = more historically accurate.

Shelfmark MS 0062Last checked

Directed byTerrence Malick
398 years
between the events and the release
1607 → 2005

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Event

The establishment of the first permanent English colony in the New World in Virginia Colony. Early colonial living was hard for the settlers, with most failing to survive the winter of 1609. However, the successful cultivation of tobacco at the colony would ensure its ultimate long-term success.

filed under 1607

Runs throughAge of DiscoveryStuart England

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Production Information

Written by
Terrence Malick
Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Production design
Jack Fisk
Costume design
Jacqueline West
Music by
James Horner
Production countries
United StatesUnited Kingdom
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$30.5 million

Credits, budget, box office and production countries from TMDB.

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