(Cover) - EN Movies - The Tree of Life producer Bill Pohlad has praised Terrence Malick for not being an indulgent moviemaker.

Bill worked alongside Dede Gardner producing the sci-fi drama which scooped the prestigious Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes International Film Festival.

He is extremely proud of the all-encompassing movie, which stars Brad Pitt and Sean Penn and tells the story of a family with three sons in the 50s, and says reigning in Terrence was never an issue.

"It's not like he's just out there indulging himself in whatever he wants to do and we just sit back and go, Should we say something or not?'" he told Collider.

"He's very reasonable. I mean, clearly he's the director and he's got a vision and he wants to see that vision through and it's his job to push for that.

"It's our job as producers to be on board with that but also, you know, kind of, you know, keep some sense going on."

Dede added that Terrence is continually pragmatic. Despite being an extremely artistic moviemaker, he still understands the Hollywood formula.

"You know, he's an incredibly creative and practical person. He's made movies before and since and he understands that movies get scheduled and budgeted and need to fit into a box," explained the producer. (C) Cover Media