I watch tons of movies because I'm a bit of a cineaste. And I can honestly say Life of Pi is one of the best films I've ever seen. A masterful piece of work.
What I enjoy most about this film was the complexity of the story the encouragement it gives to viewers to learn, and the artistic beauty of it. The timid boy and Richard Parker were the same and throughout the film you see this interaction between what appears to be two characters (in the lifeboat). However, it seems that Richard Parker is actually the alter ego, the raw, untamed nature of adulthood and/or change that the boy must face (like we all must), which is frightening and yet an important part of human development
I just finished watching this film again on Netflix. This is my second time watching this movie and I must say this is truly a masterpiece. He cinematography and the meaning behind the story is remarkable.
Very nice interview. I like when he said he couldn't watch it like a movie; he had too many flashbacks of the making of it, that it wasn't a movie, it was his life. That's interesting to know. He also handled well with the complex and personal question thrown at him about whether he believed in God. He strikes me as an interesting man to know, someone with depth.
"To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation. (1.7.21)" Pi's explanation of agnostics, and how even if we don't believe in a god, believe in SOMETHING.
I always pondered the thought of not being able to enjoy something because you created it. people being "oh wow, this book is amazing" and you the author imagining how it must make them feel as you yourself can't feel anything from it because you wrote it.
As a writer myself i can say that's not true at all. Creation doesn't come entirely from the mind. It comes from the heart and shows itself to your mind. You can say the creator is the one that FEELS IT ALL before any reader does.
I agree. I saw this film (literally) 13 weekends in a row and it is faultless. First director to really master 3D and CGI. It wasn't gimmicky, Ang Lee used it to make his story. And yeah, I read the book first.
What struck me about this movie is the beauty of Life. If you look around the world at all the birds, animals, fish, insects & even fluorescent algae that glows in the ocean, it's hard not to believe that "a creator" had a hand in all of it. That's why I chose to believe the 1st story...
great interview and some very good questions n answers, I can especially relate to the ending as a writer myself, making the content then looking at the content you made is far different then looking at the content of someone else. It is is impossible for you to look at it the same way you look at the content of others. For when you look at your own content you remember the experience, the struggles, the joys and the intentions you had for it. Plus you already know each scene since u wrote it so that is abit of a spoiler : P
Symbolysm. A tiger represents the following traits. Will power, Determination, and Solidarity. A tiger in real life is a solidiraty animal, it is so extreme that the Chinese even invented this phrase. "two tigers can not share the same mountain". Through out the movie even though Pai started out with many "animals" one by one they all died, the "tiger" was eventualy alone and must survive off it's own "determination and will power"
Dear mr ang lee; In crouching tiger we hear much of chow yung phats previous exploits that lead him to where he is currently in the film. Would you plz make a prequel movie that shows his characters life that lead up to the crouching tiger film
The alternate ending it shows some newspaper clippings that show sightings of the tiger on the coast line looking very healthy with the guy interviewing just smiling.
Simon0 I don't think the movie is about what's true I think it's about which was is better the one with the animals is symbolic to having faith and the human one is an agnostic view. The movie is trying to tell us that faith makes life better as the animal story is less horrifying than the human one and the animal story is the one with faith. Deep down Pi knows that the animal story is an illusion but this illusion help him keep his morality and not be a murderer.
Its not about what's true. Its on our perspective of the world. No one has the "truth" about our Universe, science doesn't have all the answers yet so what's hold us is faith in the stories.
Michele Gardner I think he represents Pi's alter ego, his courage and his inhumanity. If u think about it Richard mostly appeared when Pi was in trouble when he needed courage and left as soon as Pi was safe and didn't need that much violence in the form of courage.
Мы с ребенком почти весь фильм плакали.Это не фильм,а сплошные слезы.Люди издеваются над животными за ради фильма.Бедный тигр изрядно похудел к концу фильма.Зачем же так издеваться над животными.Козлы!
MattMan Reviews So what !!!! No one is perfect !!!! You born to this world, you're always being perfect !? And actually he have done many great films than few tiny less bad selling films ! Great film numbers > bad selling film numbers
Connor Dow try thinking of god as the mysterious element that questions the limitation of our personal interpretation of existence. The foundation of apparent knowledge stands on truly shaky ground. From the small points of information that are mere drops in an ocean, most of which have not come to us by direct experience, we weave from our own personal imaginations, aided by endless times of others" imaginations, a narrative that explains and gives form to that mystery
+Connor Dow Think of it as being in an alternate planet similar to Earth in everyway but with the exception of a race of superior humanoids which have grown the ability to control to PH level of the island and have shaped the island as well as encasing their own teeth in the plant and breeding meerkats which have had no contact with humans/humanoids except from the breeder. No God, just superior beings with advanced knowledge.
I watch tons of movies because I'm a bit of a cineaste. And I can honestly say Life of Pi is one of the best films I've ever seen. A masterful piece of work.
What I enjoy most about this film was the complexity of the story the encouragement it gives to viewers to learn, and the artistic beauty of it. The timid boy and Richard Parker were the same and throughout the film you see this interaction between what appears to be two characters (in the lifeboat). However, it seems that Richard Parker is actually the alter ego, the raw, untamed nature of adulthood and/or change that the boy must face (like we all must), which is frightening and yet an important part of human development
Amazing observation, brother
More to do with: Survival
a very deeply symbolic movie of a boy struggling with his faith
Thank you the tiger represents his faith right
The movie is all about existential crisis about the struggle for life.
@@xavierhoek2391 Richard Parker represents Pi's primal survival instinct.
there were a lot of beautiful visuals in this film but Richard Parker has to be the best digital creation every brought to film.
there is something peaceful about this guy. he is like a monk.
I just finished watching this film again on Netflix. This is my second time watching this movie and I must say this is truly a masterpiece. He cinematography and the meaning behind the story is remarkable.
He should have directed The Las Airbender.
Noooooo the legend of kora
LighteningXT9 yes! Some of the music reminded me of the last airbender
YES I WAS THINKING THE SAME
I didn't know that he's actually really good at speaking English and I'm so proud of him! One of the best director!
everyone should see this movie
Bijay Sayami or read the book
@@DustyDinger or both.
.... Wonder what the next person to reply in the next 2 years gonna say...
@@logixindie i am saying hello
Ok then I’ll just come back in 2022😂
I promise I’ll comment back in 2022 as well
ang lee please direct the alchemist PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I would love to see that movie.
VitTand it would be visually incredible and great story
How can we petition this
That would be one of the best movies ever
@@omomadara8001 it really would be. Get the script writer from Life of Pi and you're set.
Very nice interview. I like when he said he couldn't watch it like a movie; he had too many flashbacks of the making of it, that it wasn't a movie, it was his life. That's interesting to know. He also handled well with the complex and personal question thrown at him about whether he believed in God. He strikes me as an interesting man to know, someone with depth.
He is a true movie maker. An example to Humankind and Filmmakers - The world !!!
Great work. Ang.
I friggin love the little Indian boys voice
RAJESH KOOTHRAPALI VOICE, eh?
"To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation. (1.7.21)"
Pi's explanation of agnostics, and how even if we don't believe in a god, believe in SOMETHING.
I don't get that
@@pain002 there's something greater than the physical reality
@@pain002 you have to believe in something to be alive, to survive.
Love how Ang Lee describes his personal relationship to making a film.
I always pondered the thought of not being able to enjoy something because you created it. people being "oh wow, this book is amazing" and you the author imagining how it must make them feel as you yourself can't feel anything from it because you wrote it.
As a writer myself i can say that's not true at all. Creation doesn't come entirely from the mind. It comes from the heart and shows itself to your mind. You can say the creator is the one that FEELS IT ALL before any reader does.
Interesting ^
This movie was easily one of the best movie I've ever seen and I've seen a lot. Ang is one the best directors ever in the history of cinematography.
Mr. Lee is a gem and his films sparkle.
I agree. I saw this film (literally) 13 weekends in a row and it is faultless. First director to really master 3D and CGI. It wasn't gimmicky, Ang Lee used it to make his story.
And yeah, I read the book first.
What is the books main focus (what’s it about)...???
if art is what ever makes you think, then this is pure art.
When Ang Lee said he was agnostic, i felt that.
Ang Lee is the GOAT and this is the best movie I ever watched made me look at life so much different than I ever have
What struck me about this movie is the beauty of Life. If you look around the world at all the birds, animals, fish, insects & even fluorescent algae that glows in the ocean, it's hard not to believe that "a creator" had a hand in all of it. That's why I chose to believe the 1st story...
it's not hard if you're educated lol
Animals surely do have souls. That's why they're called animals. Anima is Italian for soul. And that comes from Latin of course
Ang Lee is a living legend
The cinematography was stunning. I love the scene of Pis dad swimming, shot from below with the sky as background.
great interview and some very good questions n answers, I can especially relate to the ending as a writer myself, making the content then looking at the content you made is far different then looking at the content of someone else. It is is impossible for you to look at it the same way you look at the content of others. For when you look at your own content you remember the experience, the struggles, the joys and the intentions you had for it. Plus you already know each scene since u wrote it so that is abit of a spoiler : P
just curious why he chosen Tiger?
Symbolysm. A tiger represents the following traits. Will power, Determination, and Solidarity. A tiger in real life is a solidiraty animal, it is so extreme that the Chinese even invented this phrase. "two tigers can not share the same mountain". Through out the movie even though Pai started out with many "animals" one by one they all died, the "tiger" was eventualy alone and must survive off it's own "determination and will power"
Ang Lee, you are the best!
Dear mr ang lee;
In crouching tiger we hear much of chow yung phats previous exploits that lead him to where he is currently in the film.
Would you plz make a prequel movie that shows his characters life that lead up to the crouching tiger film
Full of love and passion. He is very inspirational :D
Missing you Irrfan khan 😔💓
aswome movie if you didn't like it you didn't read the book and approach this movie in deep thought
Patel: PA-TAIL
(say with Indian accent)
" Making movies is my life" - Couldnt have said it any better
Masterpiece 💫
Not for 5-10 years Sir...
This will remain a Masterpiece even after 50 years...
I enjoyed this pic...and the inteerview
Wow, I knew he is smart; but he comes across as brilliant in this interview.
I literally just finished watching the movie today. My most prominent question every time is what ever happened to Richard the tiger
Same..... though I watched it several times before
Richard Parker lv to stay on the island of meerkats
The alternate ending it shows some newspaper clippings that show sightings of the tiger on the coast line looking very healthy with the guy interviewing just smiling.
7:22 David Gilmour said the same thing about listening to Dark Side of the Moon
how is the movie related to cultural relativism?
The film's title is spelt wrongly in this video's title
BEST MOVIE EVER SEEN
major film spoilers below!
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so which story was true.. the one with the tiger/animals.. or the other story with the cook and the sailor?
Simon0 I don't think the movie is about what's true I think it's about which was is better the one with the animals is symbolic to having faith and the human one is an agnostic view. The movie is trying to tell us that faith makes life better as the animal story is less horrifying than the human one and the animal story is the one with faith. Deep down Pi knows that the animal story is an illusion but this illusion help him keep his morality and not be a murderer.
Its not about what's true. Its on our perspective of the world. No one has the "truth" about our Universe, science doesn't have all the answers yet so what's hold us is faith in the stories.
@@FIREWALLplays But an alternate ending scene shows that the tiger was found ? Did the producer changed his mind ? Haha
The second story is what actually happened. That's the whole twist with this movie.
@@t.o.p6849 yeah I think that's what I thought! Can't fully remember it's been a while!
I like Richard Parker and what he represents.
Jan96106 what do you think he represents?
Michele Gardner hatred and anger?
Michele Gardner I think he represents Pi's alter ego, his courage and his inhumanity. If u think about it Richard mostly appeared when Pi was in trouble when he needed courage and left as soon as Pi was safe and didn't need that much violence in the form of courage.
Ang lee ♥♥♥♥
Love this film
I frickin love this movie
I like movies ....lv it......
hulk is so underrated
the life of my pie wasn't that long since i ate it as soon as it was cooked.
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sorry about that.
no not infinite! it lasts about 1 hour in my house. :)
oh yeah i was talking about apple pie.
i hope i can do a good job as this when i get into the business
How’s it goin
loved this moive
Мы с ребенком почти весь фильм плакали.Это не фильм,а сплошные слезы.Люди издеваются над животными за ради фильма.Бедный тигр изрядно похудел к концу фильма.Зачем же так издеваться над животными.Козлы!
The most beautiful film I’ve ever seen.
I can relate to it.
3D... Yup, pretty much we threw it away
i got the dvd!!!!
No one can really fully understand this movie
I wish I could understand this interviewer's very first qyestion.
Ang Lee was not the Cinematographer
life of pi was plagiarized from Brazilian book called Max e os felinos.
I just wanna know why the family speaks perfect English
Many in India speak English, perfect and otherwise.
Indian people put a lot of emphasis on learning and speaking English.
India has many Anglican families(not in a religious sense), if you and your partner are from diff states most probably you speak English, so Anglican.
ROFL!!! I think you meant History of Cinema. Cinematography is the movement of the shooting of the Camera.
Yes, that's what I meant. I'm happy that you found it so funny :-). Wow!!
no it's not?!
And Chris Nolan ;)
....have you seen Hulk and Taking Woodstock? He's done some shitty movies...
MattMan Reviews So what !!!! No one is perfect !!!! You born to this world, you're always being perfect !? And actually he have done many great films than few tiny less bad selling films ! Great film numbers > bad selling film numbers
MattMan Reviews And actually you only can say Woodstock and Hulk lol
gooodddddd
Life of PIE? Seriously, Grauniad?
`Damn Girl, wished I could of watched the best movie you ever seen with you ;-)
great movie except for the god crap
Connor Dow great connor except for the dow crap
Connor Dow try thinking of god as the mysterious element that questions the limitation of our personal interpretation of existence. The foundation of apparent knowledge stands on truly shaky ground. From the small points of information that are mere drops in an ocean, most of which have not come to us by direct experience, we weave from our own personal imaginations, aided by endless times of others" imaginations, a narrative that explains and gives form to that mystery
personal belief in magical beings should not be included in movie. unless thats clearly what the movie is about
+Connor Dow Think of it as being in an alternate planet similar to Earth in everyway but with the exception of a race of superior humanoids which have grown the ability to control to PH level of the island and have shaped the island as well as encasing their own teeth in the plant and breeding meerkats which have had no contact with humans/humanoids except from the breeder. No God, just superior beings with advanced knowledge.
ok
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