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Nora Kirkpatrick's A Tree Fell Stumbles at Tribeca

6/11/2025

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Nora Kirkpatrick's debut feature, *A Tree Fell in the Woods*, made its mark at Tribeca, diving into the familiar theme of relationship tensions during weekend getaways. Though it provides moments of entertainment, it struggles to stand out, lacking the originality and emotional depth found in recent films like *Companion* and *The Four Seasons*.

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Story summary

Nora Kirkpatrick's debut feature, *A Tree Fell in the Woods*, made its mark at Tribeca, diving into the familiar theme of relationship tensions during weekend getaways. Though it provides moments of entertainment, it struggles to stand out, lacking the originality and emotional depth found in recent films like *Companion* and *The Four Seasons*.