Behind-the-Scenes of 'Life of Pi' to be Exhibited at National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung Starting Now

By MOOK Travel & Lifestyle Network, reported and compiled by Chen Guanxin

The latest work directed by award-winning director Ang Lee, *Life of Pi*, is less than a month away from its release. The National Museum of Natural Science, the Taichung City Government, and 20th Century Fox Film Corporation have jointly launched the *Life of Pi* Special Exhibition in the lobby of the museum's 3D Theater starting today. The exhibition will not only showcase never-before-seen exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, illustrations from the original novel, and various survival tools used in the film, but also feature a real-life simulation of drifting at sea and interactive games, taking visitors into the fantastical world of the movie.

The *Life of Pi* Special Exhibition will run from now until February 24 next year. The content is divided into three major sections. After walking through a deep-sea tunnel filled with swimming fish, visitors will be greeted by a realistic depiction of the drifting island from the film, featuring a dynamic Bengal tiger sculpture that looks remarkably lifelike. Next, through behind-the-scenes footage being shown in Taiwan for the first time, audiences will see interviews with Director Ang Lee and introductions to the crew, learning about the creative journey behind this 3D fantasy film. As the captivating storyline unfolds, audiences will meet the soulmates who drifted at sea for nearly 100 days—the young protagonist “Pi” and a Bengal tiger named “Richard Parker.”

To allow visitors to experience the protagonist’s adventurous survival journey at sea, the exhibition displays a variety of survival equipment featured in the film, as well as a “Life-Saving Equipment Display Chart” painted on a wooden boat by acclaimed Croatian freelance illustrator Tomislav Torjanac. Visitors can even try on life jackets and use sound devices to learn survival techniques, mastering the top 10 rules of surviving at sea. This not only helps them understand how Pi and the tiger overcame numerous challenges to survive, but also teaches practical survival knowledge.

In addition, the "Magical Animal Companions on the Journey" exhibition area, provided by the National Geographic Channel, showcases the various animals and natural landscapes Pi encounters during his fantastical journey. In this section, visitors can view many rare and beautiful animals from nature, including the mysterious and adorable foxes, fierce tigers, jellyfish in the ocean, and magnificent blue whales, along with stunning ecological documentary footage. The final exhibition area is the highly popular interactive game zone. Designed like a Monopoly-style game, visitors can play and progress through each level with joy, and stamp their commemorative mark upon reaching the final destination.

Although the filming locations spanned three continents, most scenes of *Life of Pi* were shot in the Taichung Waterfront Business and Trade Zone in Taiwan. This 3D epic fantasy masterpiece, adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by global best-selling author Yann Martel, is directed by award-winning filmmaker Ang Lee. It tells the story of a young boy who survives a shipwreck and spends 227 days drifting at sea, overcoming adversity to find rebirth. The surreal maritime adventure and the complex bond between the boy and the Bengal tiger deeply move the audience. Since its prologue was unveiled at the New York Film Festival, the film has received widespread acclaim from professional media and critics worldwide, with Time magazine in the United States likening it to a second *Avatar*.

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