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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies Life of Pi (2012) and Planet of the Apes (1968).
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Movie 1: Life of Pi (2012)
Life of Pi is a visually stunning adventure-drama directed by Ang Lee, based on the novel by Yann Martel. The story follows Pi Patel, a young man who survives
a shipwreck and finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat—with only a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker for company.
Blending breathtaking visuals with a moving tale of survival, courage, and faith, the film explores the power of storytelling and the resilience of the
human spirit. With its combination of technical mastery and emotional depth, Life of Pi became both a critical and box office success, winning multiple
Academy Awards including Best Director.
Directed by: Ang Lee
Produced by: Ang Lee, Gil Netter, David Womark
Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu, Tabu, Adil Hussain
Screenplay by: David Magee
Based on: Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Cinematography: Claudio Miranda
Edited by: Tim Squyres
Music by: Mychael Danna
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date: 21 November 2012 (USA)
File Length: 127 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $120 million
Box office: $609 million
Movie 2: Planet of the Apes (1968)
Planet of the Apes is a groundbreaking science fiction classic directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, adapted from the novel by Pierre Boulle. The film stars
Charlton Heston as an astronaut who crash-lands on a distant world where intelligent apes rule over a mute and oppressed human race.
With its unforgettable twist ending, sharp social commentary, and pioneering makeup effects, the film redefined science fiction cinema and became the start
of a legendary franchise. Decades later, Planet of the Apes still stands as one of the most iconic and thought-provoking sci-fi films of all time.
Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner
Produced by: Arthur P. Jacobs
Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore, Linda Harrison
Screenplay by: Michael Wilson, Rod Serling
Based on: La Planète des singes by Pierre Boulle
Cinematography: Leon Shamroy
Edited by: Hugh S. Fowler
Music by: Jerry Goldsmith
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date: 8 February 1968 (USA)
File Length: 112 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $5.8 million
Box office: $33.4 million