Solving the Bonnet Problem

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.

202363m
Documentary

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.

Crew

Ekaterina Eremenko

Ekaterina Eremenko

Director

Ekaterina Eremenko

Ekaterina Eremenko

Writer

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Alexander Bobenko

Producer

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Giulio Rasi

Director of Photography

Cast

AB

Alexander Bobenko

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AO

Andrew O'Shea Sageman-Furnas

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TH

Tim Hoffmann

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CV

Cédric Villani

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LB

Laurent Bartholdi

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IS

Idzhad Sabitov

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NH

Nigel Hitchin

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JB

Jean-Pierre Bourguignon

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OA

Olivier Azzola

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GR

Geraldine Rauch

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BC

Barnabé Croizat

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HW

Haina Wang

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