The New World (2005)

The New World (2005) is a historical drama film directed by Terrence Malick, known for his poetic and visually striking filmmaking style.

The film is a retelling of the story of the founding of the Jamestown colony in Virginia, focusing on the legendary romance between Pocahontas and John Smith.
The film presents a lyrical and contemplative view of the early 17th-century encounter between Native Americans and European settlers. It portrays the complex dynamics between the two cultures and the transformative impact of the encounter on both sides. The central narrative focuses on the relationship between Pocahontas (played by Q’orianka Kilcher) and John Smith (played by Colin Farrell), along with the arrival of John Rolfe (played by Christian Bale), who becomes an important figure in Pocahontas’s life.