Pi (1998)

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

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

85 mins

Director(s):

Darren Aronofsky

Writer(s):

Darren Aronofsky

Producer(s):

Eric Watson

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations, Profanity)

Categories:

Mystery & Suspense, Independent Films, Special Interest

• 1998 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Screenplay
• 1998 - Sundance Film Festival - Best Director - Drama

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