Life of Pi (film)
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Life of Pi is a 2012 adventure-drama film directed and produced by Ang Lee and written by David Magee. Based on Yann Martel's 2001 novel of the same name, it stars Suraj Sharma in his film debut, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu and Adil Hussain in lead roles. The storyline revolves around two survivors of a shipwreck who are on a lifeboat stranded in the Pacific Ocean for 227 days. One is a sixteen-year-old Indian boy named Pi Patel and the other is a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.
Theatrical release poster
Suraj Sharma was selected to portray the 16-year-old Pi.
Yann Martel, author of the book Life of Pi, gave positive feedback upon seeing the film.
An allegation was made that the Oscar nominated song "Pi's Lullaby", performed and co-written by Bombay Jayashri, used compositions by Irayimman Thampi. Jayashri denied the allegation.
Ang Lee
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Ang Lee is a Taiwanese filmmaker. His films are known for their emotional charge and exploration of repressed, hidden emotions. During his career, he has received international critical and popular acclaim and numerous accolades including three Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. In 2003, he was ranked 27th in The Guardian's 40 best directors.
Lee in 2016
With the help of screenwriter and actor Emma Thompson, Lee adapted Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Ang Lee at the Venice International Film Festival in 2009
Lee in Taiwan in 2009