Marguerite’s Theorem: This film presented at Cannes allowed science to advance!

Is it possible to solve the happiness equation?

A brilliant normal student, Marguerite (Ella Rumpf) has been working for three years on Goldbach’s difficult conjecture, which she breaks down in her thesis with the help of her mentor (Jean-Pierre Darossin). Marginal, the young woman maintains very limited social relationships, walks around campus in slippers, and lives only for her passion: mathematics.

When he discovers that a bug is clouding all his reasoning, his world crumbles and he gives up. This is the beginning of a new life, “like others”. But for this passionate scientist, could a life without math be a positive outcome?

The origin story of anti-science fiction

In many works of fiction, science serves as a vague and impenetrable backdrop used to justify minor plot extravagances. But far from these clichés, Marguerite’s Theorem makes mathematics an essential part of its plot. If they primarily serve as a motivation and development factor for its main character, who perfectly portrays Ella RumpfDirector Anna Novion wanted to get as close as possible to scientific reality.

“How to do this math that no one understands anything organic? he asked himself as he wrote. I got the passion and commitment that drives Margarita . These writings look like hieroglyphs, they are fascinating to look at, there is beauty in this abstraction.

The equations we see in the film are all authentic, and Ariane Mezar was involved in them. Goldbach’s conjecture, which Margarita wants to prove, is a problem that has not yet been solved.”

In order to reveal this scientific reality in the most coherent and realistic way, interpreters must be imbued with mathematical knowledge like real researchers. In order to prepare as much as possible, Ella Rumpf and Jean-Pierre Darossin (who directs his thesis), followed the teachings of Ariane Mezard, the brilliant French mathematician and advisor, throughout the film.

“Ella (Rumpf) It was voluntary and shared Anna and I’s desire to excel in demanding mathematics, even if it meant working for the Fields Medals. , says the researcher. Magic happened, in three months I saw Ella’s transformation. He joined the ENS, along with his traveling companions, other Ph.D who were not there to play.“

preparation of Jean-Pierre Darossin It lasted a whole month, during which the actor could see the daily life of normal people for a long time, from algebraic topology classes to student life in the cafeteria.

But the secret of this long study carried out Ariane Mezard The development of Marguerite’s mathematical reflection is what leads them to real scientific achievements. Goldbach’s conjecture, studied by a mathematician like never before, has been decoded to an absolutely unprecedented level.

“Which is crazysurprised Anna Novion, Ariane made real progress on this subject before filming. Mathematicians who want to do the Goldbach Demonstration in the future will be able to watch the movie and learn the key elements!“

The inspiring story of a passionate young woman, Le Théorème de Marguerite takes you on a quest for truths that are both universal and intimate, to the frontiers of science and the human spirit. Must see in cinema now.