Cult 101: Pi (1998) 4K Restoration
- Sat, Mar 14
Director: Darren Aronofsky Run Time: 84 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1998
Starring: Ben Shenkman, Mark Margolis, Pamela Hart, Sean Gullette, Stephen Pearlman
Country: United States
Language: English, Hebrew
About the film:
Max Cohen, a brilliant but increasingly unstable mathematician, believes that everything in nature – including the stock market – is governed by hidden numerical patterns. Working obsessively from his cramped New York apartment, Max discovers a mysterious 216-digit number that may unlock the secrets of the universe, attracting the attention of both Wall Street firms eager to exploit it and a group of mystics who believe it reveals the true name of God. As paranoia, migraines, and hallucinations intensify, Max is forced to confront the dangerous consequences of seeking ultimate order in a chaotic world.
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, Pi (1998) is a haunting psychological thriller about obsession, faith, and the limits of human understanding.
About the filmmaker:
Darren Aronofsky is an American filmmaker known for his bold visual style and psychologically intense storytelling. He emerged with his debut feature Pi (1998), which won the Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival, and went on to direct acclaimed films including Requiem for a Dream (2000), The Wrestler (2008), Black Swan (2010), and The Whale (2022). Aronofsky’s work often explores obsession, identity, and the limits of human endurance, combining visceral filmmaking techniques with deeply emotional character studies. Widely regarded as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary cinema, his films have earned multiple Academy Awards and international recognition.
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