Life of Pi

Year

2012

Duration

121 minutes

Genres

Drama

Language

English / Tamil

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Synopsis

Pi's life comprises many journeys: boyhood to manhood, exploring faith and religion - not to mention his family's relocation overseas. Leaving their home in India, taking with them their vast menagerie, the Patels board a ship bound for Canada. But when a devastating storm strikes, Pi finds himself adrift on a lifeboat with a 450-pound Bengal tiger for company. If he is to survive this most perilous situation, Pi must search deep inside to discover his inner strength, courage and resourcefulness. Based on Yann Martel's Man Booker Prize-winning novel, this is an extraordinary, life-affirming tale about survival, spirituality and storytelling.

Director/s

Ang Lee

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Classification

Contains mild language and threat

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Resources To Use With This Film

Life of Pi: Film Guide

World Book Day, 2 Mar

A film guide that looks at Life of Pi (2012), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

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Still for Positive Mental Health film guide.

Wellbeing: Positive Mental Health

A discussion guide on positive mental health using a variety of youth made short films.

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