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  • Suraj Sharma

    Suraj Sharma

    Piscine Molitor "Pi" Patel

  • Gérard Depardieu

    Gérard Depardieu

    The Chef

  • Tabu

    Tabu

    Pi's Mother

  • Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan Khan

    Adult Pi

  • Adil Hussain

    Adil Hussain

    Pi's Father

  • Rafe Spall

    Rafe Spall

    The Writer

Credits
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  • Ang Lee

    Ang Lee

    Director / Producer

  • David Magee

    David Magee

    Screenwriter

  • Yann Martel

    Yann Martel

    Author

  • Gil Netter

    Gil Netter

    Producer

  • David Womark

    David Womark

    Producer

  • Thia Montroy

    Thia Montroy

    Co-Producer

  • Dean Georgaris

    Dean Georgaris

    Executive Producer

  • Claudio Miranda

    Claudio Miranda

    Director of Photography

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    Oscars 2013: Adele's 'Skyfall' Wins for Best Original Song

    8:29 pm PST 2/24/2013
    • Shirley Halperin
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    Mychael Danna's "Life of Pi" score took top honors in Sunday's other music category. READ MORE

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  2. Oscars 2013: 'Life of Pi' Cinematographer Calls Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy Woes 'Really Hard'

    Oscars 2013: 'Life of Pi' Cinematographer Calls Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy Woes 'Really Hard'

    7:36 pm PST 2/24/2013
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    Claudio Miranda, who won a trophy on Sunday night, said that "I would hope that we could really support our effects companies, so we're not just riding the hairy edge of profit." READ MORE

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  3. The Race
    Oscars: 'Life of Pi' Tops With 4 Wins; 'Argo' Named Best Picture

    Oscars: 'Life of Pi' Tops With 4 Wins; 'Argo' Named Best Picture

    6:24 pm PST 2/24/2013
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    "Pi" scores the most wins, including one for director Ang Lee, but the Ben Affleck drama takes the top honor at the 85th Academy Awards. READ MORE

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  4. The Race
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    'The Hollywood Reporters,' Ep. 9: Getting Technical With the Oscars (Video)

    7:39 pm PST 2/22/2013
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    THR awards analyst Scott Feinberg and tech contributing editor Carolyn Giardina on the many tech awards won by 'Life of Pi' and which best predict Oscar victories. READ MORE

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  5. Twitter's Oscars Index Crowns 'Silver Linings Playbook' the Social Sentiment Winner

    Twitter's Oscars Index Crowns 'Silver Linings Playbook' the Social Sentiment Winner

    2:02 pm PST 2/22/2013
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    "Zero Dark Thirty" remained the best picture nominee with the least positive chatter on Twitter. READ MORE

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  6. Rhythm & Hues Hires Houlihan Lokey

    Rhythm & Hues Hires Houlihan Lokey

    11:33 am PST 2/22/2013
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    The firm will serve as lead financial advisor to the VFX house in the sale of the company. READ MORE

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  7. 'The Hollywood Reporters,' Getting Technical with the Oscars

    3:59 pm PST 2/21/2013
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    THR contributor Carolyn Giardina joins awards analyst Scott Feinberg to got over the technology award winners from this year's awards season. READ MORE

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  8. Ang Lee and the Team Behind 'Life of Pi'

    12:58 pm PST 2/21/2013
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    THR's awards analyst moderates a Q&A with Ang Lee and the people behind his award winning movie 'Life of Pi'. READ MORE

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  9. ISDCF Chair: 'We Are Delivering Stories; Technology Is Just the Enabler'

    ISDCF Chair: 'We Are Delivering Stories; Technology Is Just the Enabler'

    7:23 pm PST 2/20/2013
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    High frame rates and immersive sound are on the agenda at the HPA Tech Retreat. READ MORE

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  10. In the Magazine
    The Global Forces Behind Rhythm & Hues' Bankruptcy

    The Global Forces Behind Rhythm & Hues' Bankruptcy

    11:00 am PST 2/20/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The "Life of Pi" house couldn't handle competitive underbidding and cheap overseas rivals. READ MORE

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  11. Watch Video Oscars 2013: Best Song Contender J. Ralph on Scarlett Johansson's 'World-Class' Singing Voice

    Oscars 2013: Best Song Contender J. Ralph on Scarlett Johansson's 'World-Class' Singing Voice

    9:42 am PST 2/20/2013
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    The musician, nominated for his work on the documentary "Chasing Ice," faces stiff competition from Adele, Seth MacFarlane and "Les Mis." READ MORE

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  12. Heat Vision
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    6:00 pm PST 2/19/2013
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    "Life of Pi" and "Skyfall" followed with eight and seven noms, respectively. READ MORE

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  13. In the Magazine
    Oscars: Who Will Win, Who Should Win (Analysis)

    Oscars: Who Will Win, Who Should Win (Analysis)

    5:00 pm PST 2/19/2013
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    THR awards analyst Scott Feinberg makes his final predictions, facing off against chief film critic Todd McCarthy on matters of taste. READ MORE

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  14. 'Life of Pi' Director Ang Lee Calls Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy 'Very Sad'

    'Life of Pi' Director Ang Lee Calls Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy 'Very Sad'

    7:34 pm PST 2/18/2013
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    "I hope they can be saved somehow," says the director of the VFX house that created the CG tiger for his Oscar-nominated movie. READ MORE

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  15. The Race
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    Why 'Life of Pi' Screenwriter David Magee 'Was Absolutely Terrified' (Q&A)

    8:04 am PST 2/18/2013
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    The twice-Oscar nominated scribe, appearing at Sunday's WGA Awards, spoke to THR about his unique collaboration with Ang Lee, which included Chinatown lunches and trips to India. READ MORE

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  16. The Race
    'Life Of Pi' Wins Pair of Sound Editors' Awards

    'Life Of Pi' Wins Pair of Sound Editors' Awards

    11:09 pm PST 2/17/2013
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    "Skyfall," "Les Miserables" and "Wreck-It Ralph" win one trophy each in MPSE feature categories. READ MORE

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  17. The Race
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    A Few Minutes With Feinberg: Oscar's Dark Horses (Video)

    2:19 pm PST 2/15/2013
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    THR's awards analyst Scott Feinberg urges people to take a second look at the best director, actress, foreign language and documentary feature Oscar categories. READ MORE

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    Fired Rhythm & Hues Workers Sue Over Terminations Without Notice

    Fired Rhythm & Hues Workers Sue Over Terminations Without Notice

    12:29 pm PST 2/15/2013
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    A class-action lawsuit is filed on behalf of about 250 employees let go from the bankrupt visual effects house. READ MORE

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  19. In the Magazine
    Oscars 2013: The Most Memorable Quotes From This Year's Nominated Screenplays

    Oscars 2013: The Most Memorable Quotes From This Year's Nominated Screenplays

    10:00 am PST 2/15/2013
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    A guide to the best quotes, from wise cracks to true confessions. READ MORE

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  20. Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy Could Affect Five Different Films

    Rhythm & Hues Bankruptcy Could Affect Five Different Films

    10:24 pm PST 2/14/2013
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    The Los Angeles-based VFX house that created the CG tiger in "Life of Pi" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, revealing the financial strain under which it had been working. READ MORE

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Summary

The story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper's son who finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwrecked sends them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.

Company Info

  • Fox 2000 Studio
  • Gil Netter Productions Production Company
  • Haishang Films Production Company