Thursday, November 15, 2012

a look at 'life of pi'


Ang Lee's (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Ice Storm, and Brokeback Mountain) cinematic adaptation of Yann Martel's Booker Prize-winning novel Life of Pi looks like it will be a visually dazzling experience.

The much-anticipated film will be out in theaters on November 21st.


Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the film.





The movie stars 17-year-old Suraj Sharma in his film debut as Pi Patel.  Lee says of his actor, "The movie depends on Suraj. I would not shoot the film if it weren't for this person and his talent. He is very spirited... I was moved by his sincerity."



The cinematography is by Claudio Miranda (Oscar-nominated for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).

Here are some stunning stills from the film.








Miranda notes of the ceremony scene in India, “It is a real location and ceremony in India.  I really wanted to push that feeling; we had over 500,000 candles.  Producers, crew, actors, anyone around was lighting candles. 99% of all the lighting in that scene is candles. It looks amazing, I’m really giddy about that scene.”













This post was sponsored by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

5 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! Looking forward! Perfect behind the scenes photos posted of what is surely to be an aptly named Visual Miracle! Thanks!

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  2. The visual imagery is absolutely breathtaking. I can't wait to see this on an IMAX screen.

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  3. I cannot wait for this. I loved the book so much and never imagined anyone would be ambitious enough to adapt it into a movie. If anyone can capture the visual splendor of the book, Ang Lee can.

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  4. this looks great! loved the book and didnt know they had made a movie until reading your blog!

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  5. Stunning visuals, brought to life on screen by a masterful visual and dramatic artist in Ang Lee. Can't wait for what will assuredly be one of the most powerful, unforgettable films in recent memory.

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