СИМВОЛИЗМ МИРОВОГО ДРЕВА В СОВРЕМЕННОМ ЗАПАДНОМ КИНЕМАТОГРАФЕ

The aim of this research is to analyze the world tree image in the modern cinematography. The world cinematograph often exploits the tree mythologem using it in films titles and plots. The research subject is both the world tree image as it is and its local variations. The research objects include three motion pictures of the XXI century where the research subject appears as plot making image: ?The Fountain?, ?Avatar? ?The Tree of Life?