The days that you gave me

In the early 20th century, a young American laborer, Bill, accidentally kills his employer and flees with his girlfriend, Abby, and younger sister, Linda, to the Texas panhandle. Posing as newlyweds, Bill and Abby find work on a vast wheat farm, where Abby catches the eye of the wealthy, ailing farmer. As the farmer's health declines, Bill grows increasingly eager for Abby to inherit his fortune, leading to a tragic chain of events.

The Days of Heaven was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its stunning cinematography, evocative score, and Malick's signature poetic storytelling. It is often cited as one of the most visually beautiful films ever made and a landmark of American cinema.

• Visually breathtaking cinematography captures the beauty and harshness of the American landscape.

• Terrence Malick's poetic and contemplative direction creates a dreamlike, melancholic atmosphere.

• The performances, particularly Linda Manz's narration, are haunting and memorable.

Google audience: Audiences praise the film's unparalleled visual artistry and emotional depth, finding it a deeply moving and unforgettable cinematic experience. Some note its deliberate pacing, but most find it contributes to the film's dreamlike quality.

Won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Nestor Almendros). Nominated for Best Original Score.

Director Terrence Malick insisted that the wheat field used in the film be a real, thriving crop, meaning the shooting schedule had to adapt to the natural growth cycles of the wheat, causing significant delays and challenges.