In 1607 three ships sailed across the Atlantic to the shores of what became known as Jamestown Virginia The arrival of these Europeans changed forever the history of the native people already living peacefully in this fertile country Writer-director Terrence Malick who has been waiting 25 years to tell this story finally gets his chance in the breathtaking epic The New World Colin Farrell stars as Captain John Smith a British mutineer facing execution who finds a new purpose & a dangerous love in this new land Smith falls for the young & beautiful Pocahontas (Q& Orianka Kilcher in her first major role) who happens to be the daughter of the Indian chief Powhatan (August Schellenberg) thus laying the groundwork for trouble ahead The Indians are both fascinated & frightened of the Europeans; uncertain whether they are friend or foe Suspicion desire greed lust & power soon combine to make them mortal enemies Using natural lighting carefully reconstructed forts (James Fort) & villages (Werowocomoco) realistic weaponry fabulous makeup & costumes & even a re-creation of the Algonquin language Malick has made a majestic historical drama that transports viewers back to early 17th century America Complimented by James Horner&s percussion-based score & Emmanuel Lubezki&s emotive photography The New World is a compelling exploration into the very beginning of American history Certificate 12 Running Time 171 Minutes Language English Subtitles English Number Of Discs 1