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1998 · 84 min · R

Pi

Directed by Darren Aronofsky · Mystery, Drama, Thriller

Pi (1998) is a Mystery film, directed by Darren Aronofsky set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 84 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a tense and surreal dreamlike tone. Themes of obsession and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Clint Mansell
Cinematography
Matthew Libatique
Cast
Sean GulletteMark MargolisBen ShenkmanPamela HartStephen PearlmanSamia ShoaibAjay NaiduKristyn Mae-Anne Lao

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
When

Premise & themes

Tone
TenseSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction
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