Solving the Bonnet Problem

Solving the Bonnet Problem

2023
1h 3m
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"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."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Discretization in Geometry and Dynamics SFB Transregio 109
Production Countries
Germany

Keywords

mathematician geometry computer graphics bonnet darboux

Quick Facts

Release Date September 24, 2023
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Alexander Bobenko
Alexander Bobenko

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Andrew O'Shea Sageman-Furnas
Andrew O'Shea Sageman-Furnas

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Tim Hoffmann
Tim Hoffmann

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Cédric Villani
Cédric Villani

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Laurent Bartholdi
Laurent Bartholdi

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Idzhad Sabitov
Idzhad Sabitov

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Nigel Hitchin
Nigel Hitchin

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Jean-Pierre Bourguignon
Jean-Pierre Bourguignon

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Olivier Azzola
Olivier Azzola

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Geraldine Rauch
Geraldine Rauch

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Barnabé Croizat
Barnabé Croizat

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Haina Wang
Haina Wang

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Key Crew

Ekaterina Eremenko
Director
Ekaterina Eremenko
Writer
Alexander Bobenko
Producer