description Pi (1998) Overview
'Pi' is the 1998 directorial debut of Darren Aronofsky, an American psychological thriller shot in high-contrast black-and-white. The film follows Max Cohen, a paranoid mathematician obsessed with finding patterns in numbers, particularly in the stock market and the mathematical constant π. It won the Directing Award at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival and established Aronofsky's reputation for visually intensive, psychologically complex storytelling.
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What is the name of the mathematician in the movie Pi?
The main character in Darren Aronofsky's 1998 film is Maximillian Cohen, often referred to as Max. He is a brilliant but obsessive number theorist who believes he can find the underlying patterns of the universe through mathematics.
What kind of camera was used to film Pi (1998)?
The film was shot on 16mm black-and-white reversal film using an Aaton XTR Prod camera. Aronofsky chose this format to give the movie its gritty, high-contrast, and deeply claustrophobic visual style.
What 216-digit number is the protagonist trying to find in Pi?
Max Cohen becomes obsessed with a 216-digit number that he believes can predict the stock market. This same number is also sought after by Hasidic Jews who believe it contains the true, unspeakable name of God.
Did Pi (1998) win any major film festival awards?
Yes, Pi was a massive indie success and won the Directing Award for Dramatic Competition at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. It helped launch Darren Aronofsky's prominent filmmaking career.
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