Solving the Bonnet Problem

Movie · 1h 3m

Starring Alexander Bobenko, Andrew O'Shea Sageman-Furnas, Tim Hoffmann, Cédric Villani

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.