Hidden and Revealed: Philosophical Theology in the Films of Terrence Malick

Two recent books on the films of Terrence Malick—Life Above the Clouds: Philosophy in the Films of Terrence Malick and Theology and the Films of Terrence Malick edited by Christopher Barnett and Clark Elliston—have revealed a growing interest in his philosophical and theological themes. Unlike other auteurs, Malick seems committed to an ongoing conversation between God, philosophy, and existence. The panel hopes to explore aesthetic, philosophical, and theological undercurrents in his feature-length films.