Life of Pi (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Life of Pi |
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| Directed by | Ang Lee |
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| Screenplay by | David Magee |
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| Music by | Mychael Danna |
| Cinematography | Claudio Miranda |
| Editing by | Tim Squyres |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | September 28, 2012 (NYFF) November 21, 2012 (United States) |
| Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English Tamil French |
| Budget | $120 million |
| Money made | $609 million |
Life of Pi is an amazing survival drama movie from 2012. It is based on a popular book called Life of Pi by Yann Martel, which came out in 2001. The movie was directed by Ang Lee, a famous filmmaker. The story for the movie was written by David Magee. It stars actors like Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Rafe Spall, Tabu Hashmi, Adil Hussain, and Gérard Depardieu.
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The Incredible Story of Pi
The movie tells the story of an Indian man named Pi Patel. He shares his incredible life story with a writer. When Pi was 16 years old, he survived a terrible shipwreck. He ended up alone on a lifeboat in the huge Pacific Ocean. But he wasn't completely alone! He shared the lifeboat with a wild Bengal tiger. The movie shows his amazing journey and how he managed to survive.
From Book to Big Screen
The book Life of Pi was thought to be very hard to turn into a movie. This is because much of the story happens on a small boat with only a boy and a tiger. Director Ang Lee used amazing special effects to bring this story to life. He made the ocean, the animals, and Pi's journey look very real. The film is known for its stunning visuals and beautiful scenes.
Movie Release and Success
Life of Pi first showed to the world at the New York Film Festival on September 28, 2012. It was the opening film for the festival. After its release, the movie became a huge hit. It earned over $609 million all around the world. People loved the movie for its story, acting, and special effects.
Awards and Recognition
Life of Pi received many important awards. It was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards. These included nominations for Best Picture – Drama and Best Director. It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score for its music.
At the 85th Academy Awards, the movie was nominated for eleven awards. This included nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Life of Pi won four Academy Awards, which was the most for any movie that year. Ang Lee won the Academy Award for Best Director, which was a big achievement. The movie also won awards for Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Score.
