Life of Pi is a 2012 adventure-drama film directed and produced by Ang Lee, with a screenplay by David Magee. Adapted from Yann Martel’s 2001 novel, the film stars Suraj Sharma in his debut role, alongside Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu, and Adil Hussain. The story follows Pi Patel (Sharma), a sixteen-year-old Indian boy, and a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, who find themselves stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean for 227 days after a shipwreck.
Life of Pi - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | Life of Pi |
| Genre: | Adventure Drama |
| Language: | English Tamil |
| Director: | Ang Lee |
| Main Cast: | Suraj Sharma Irrfan Khan Tabu Rafe Spall Gérard Depardieu |
| Release Date: | September 28, 2012 |
| Banner: | Fox 2000 Pictures Dune Entertainment Ingenious Media |
| Music: | Mychael Danna |
| Budget: | $120 million |
| Runtime: | 2h 7m |
Development of the film began shortly after the book’s release, with directors such as M. Night Shyamalan, Alfonso Cuarón, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet involved at various points before Ang Lee was ultimately hired. Filming took place in India, Taiwan, and Montreal in 2011, with visual effects managed by Rhythm & Hues Studios. The film premiered globally as the opening feature of the 50th New York Film Festival on September 28, 2012, at both the Walter Reade Theater and Alice Tully Hall. It was released theatrically in the U.S. on November 21 by 20th Century Fox. Life of Pi achieved significant commercial success, grossing over $609 million and receiving generally favorable reviews from critics. It garnered three Golden Globe nominations, including Best Picture – Drama and Best Director, winning the award for Best Original Score. At the 85th Academy Awards, the film received eleven nominations, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, and won four, including Best Director for Ang Lee.
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Life of Pi Movie Story
In Montreal, Canada, a writer meets Pi Patel, who has been suggested as a compelling subject for a book. Pi shares his story: Pi’s full name is Piscine Molitor Patel, named after a famous French swimming pool. To avoid bullying in secondary school in Pondicherry, he adopts the nickname “Pi.” Raised in a polytheistic Hindu family, Pi explores spirituality at a young age, embracing Christianity and Islam as well. He ultimately decides to follow all three religions, saying he “just wants to love God.” While his mother supports his spiritual exploration, his rationalist father attempts to steer him toward a more secular worldview. The family owns a zoo, where Pi becomes fascinated by a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. After getting dangerously close to the tiger, his father forces him to witness the brutal act of the tiger killing a goat.
At 16, Pi’s father announces they must move to Canada due to “The Emergency,” intending to settle there and sell the animals. They book passage on a Japanese freighter, taking the animals with them. During a storm, the ship sinks while Pi is on deck. In the chaos, a crewman throws him into a lifeboat, where he is joined by a wounded zebra that jumps in with him. Tragically, Pi’s family drowns as the ship sinks into the Mariana Trench. After the storm passes, Pi wakes up in the lifeboat with the zebra, which is soon joined by a Bornean orangutan. A spotted hyena appears from under a tarpaulin, driving Pi to the far end of the boat. The hyena kills the zebra and later the orangutan. Suddenly, Richard Parker emerges, killing the hyena before retreating to cover. To protect himself, Pi creates a small raft tethered to the lifeboat. Despite his moral reluctance to kill, he begins fishing to sustain both himself and Richard Parker. When the tiger jumps into the sea to hunt for fish and swims toward Pi, he contemplates letting him drown but ultimately pulls him back onto the boat. One night, a humpback whale destroys the raft and its supplies. Pi realizes that training Richard Parker to accept him in the boat is crucial for his own survival, as caring for the tiger helps keep him alive.
Life of Pi Movie Review
This film is truly brilliant! I love all the scenes; they are beautifully crafted and filled with profound insights. It really makes me reflect on what we truly need in this world, the life we aspire to, and where our faith can lead us. It’s incredibly inspiring. I absolutely love it!
And I must mention our Bollywood star, Irrfan Khan—he is an all-time great actor!
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FAQ About Life of Pi Movie
Q1 – Who Directed Life of Pi Movie?
A -Ang Lee
Q2-What Genra Is Life of Pi Movie?
A-Adventure
Q3-Lead Cast of Life of Pi Movie?
A-Suraj Sharma
Q4- Rating Of Life of Pi Movie?
A-13+