Documentary · Germany · 2023 · 1h 3m

Solving the Bonnet Problem

Director

Cast

Alexander Bobenko as Himself Andrew O'Shea Sageman-Furnas as Himself Tim Hoffmann as Himself Cédric Villani as Himself Laurent Bartholdi as Himself Idzhad Sabitov as Himself

Crew

Guilio Rasi — Director of Photography Ekaterina Eremenko — Editor Guilio Rasi — Editor Philipp Gromov — Editor Ekaterina Eremenko — Writer Alexander Bobenko — Producer

Tagline

For the first time, you can witness a complex mathematical problem being solved in front of your eye and understand some of the missteps, breakthroughs and successes.

Synopsis

The documentary "Solving the Bonnet Problem" follows the work of three mathematicians as they collaborate to solve a long-standing geometrical problem proposed by Pierre Ossian-Bonnet. Alongside their work, the film explores the lives and contributions of Bonnet and his contemporary Gaston Darboux, as well as the history of French mathematics in the 19th century. Captivating computer graphics help unravel intricate concepts and make them accessible to all.

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