Pi (1998)
- Starring:
- Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis, (more)
- Director(s):
- Darren Aronofsky
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Pi
Darren Aronofsky scripted and made his directorial debut with this experimental feature with mathematical plot threads hinting at science-fictional elements. In NYC's Chinatown, recluse math genius Max (Sean Gullette) believes "everything can be understood in terms of numbers," and he looks for a pattern in the system as he suffers headaches, plays Go with former teacher Sol Robeson (Mark Margolis), and fools around with an advanced computer system he's built in his apartment. Both a Wall Street company and a Hasidic sect take an interest in his work, but he's distracted by blackout attacks, hallucinations, and paranoid delusions. Filmed in 16mm black-and-white, the Kafkaesque film features music by Clint Mansell (of the UK's Pop Will Eat Itself band). Shown at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival where Aronofsky won the drama directing award. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 85 mins
Complete Cast of Pi
- Sean Gullette - Max Cohen
- Ben Shenkman - Lenny Meyer
- Stephen Pearlman - Rabbi Cohen
- Mark Margolis - Sol Robeson
- Pamela Hart - Marcy Dawson
- Samia Shoaib - Devi
- Director(s):
- Darren Aronofsky
- Writer(s):
- Darren Aronofsky
- Producer(s):
- Eric Watson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Profanity, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Special Interest, Independent Films, Mystery & Suspense
- 1998 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Screenplay
- 1998 - Sundance Film Festival - Best Director - Drama
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