Pi

Pi

1998. USA. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. With Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis, Ben Shenkman. A no-budget sci-fi thriller exploring number theory, high finance, religion, and hermeneutics, Pi launched the career of Darren Aronofsky, who has gone on to make such acclaimed films as Requiem for a Dream, The Fighter, and Black Swan. The cover of Filmmaker’s Summer 1998 issue, Pi is simultaneously impossible to duplicate and a model for smart DIY filmmakers looking to replace Hollywood production values with offbeat subject matter and unexpected plotting. 84 min.