Pi
Darren Aronofsky / US, 1998 / 85 min.
A mathematical genius becomes obsessed with the pattern contained in the endless number pi. Whoever can work this out, will discover not only the key to creation, but will be able to predict fluctuations on the stock exchange. Aronofsky’s exciting debut brought him the best director award at the Sundance festival in America. The Badlands film chosen by Rossella Nisio, Jemima de Jonge and Daniël Ernst.
After getting sunstroke, young mathematician Max Cohen (Sean Gullette) becomes obsessed with patterns in numerical series. In his room in Chinatown, he discovers that the universe and everything in it is made up of spirals. More and more people get interested in his ideas – including a Wall Street business and a group of Hasidic Jews, who hope that Max’s formula will reveal the true name of their god.
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Director
Darren Aronofsky
Production year
1998
Country
US
Original title
Pi
Length
85 min.
Language
English, Hebrew (modern)
Format
DCP
Part of
Badlands
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