Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani
2020 · Movie · 59 min · ★ 6.7
This documentary follows an Iranian immigrant to the United States whose groundbreaking ideas reshaped modern mathematics. Through interviews with experts, teachers, and students across several countries, plus clear animated explanations, it traces a journey from early promise to global recognition and lasting influence.
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Details
- Years
- 2020
- Release date
- 2020-01-17
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 59 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (3 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an uplifting, accessible look at a remarkable scientific career, with interviews and animations that make big ideas feel approachable; Not for you if you prefer fast-paced drama or minimal math.
Pros: inspiring real-life story; clear animated explanations; wide range of voices | Cons: math concepts may challenge; more biography than drama; limited personal detail
Themes
- mathematics
- iran
- prodigy
Cast & crew
Maryam Mirzakhani
as Self (archive footage)
Directed by George Paul Csicsery