FILM TECHNIQUES
This technique uses ethereal music that characters cannot hear
Non-Diegetic sounds
This character is Pi's main antagonist throughout the film
Richard Parker
"Let me tell you a ___ that will make you believe in God"
Story - Pi
An overarching theme that Pi explores and builds upon in the ocean
Faith --> Religion --> Journey in Faith
This technique put its viewers into the characters eyes
Point of View shot
This Character highly disciplines Pi in the goat scene
Santosh Patel (Pi's dad)
"Tell me what you ___"
see - PI
All the animals fighting each other
survival of the fittest
This technique zooms into Pi's face while he looks into the ocean
Close-up shot
This character survives out in sea and lands in Mexico
Pi Patel
I had to get back to the world, or ___ trying
die - adult Pi
to save or not save Richard Parker
Morality and Ethics
This technique gives the ocean a mellow glow over the water
Lighting
This character is vegetarian and has a conflict with a chef
Gita Patel (The mum)
"all the ___ gave by day, took away at night"
island - Pi
When Pi and Richard Parker are alone at sea
Isolation
This technique provides an expansive view of the night sky
Extreme long shot
This character is the main love interest of Pi Patel
Anandi
"You don't wan't ____?"
gravy - Chef
Finding new things
Discovery