What does it take to prove the impossible?|Apr. 08, 2016|United Kingdom|108 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama
Description: **The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016) Movie – A Tale of Genius and Struggle**
At the dawn of the 20th century, Srinivasa Ramanujan, a struggling and impoverished man from Madras, India, works low-paying jobs to survive. Despite his difficult circumstances, his extraordinary talent for mathematics is noticed by his employers. Initially, they assign him basic accounting tasks, but they soon realize his insights far surpass such mundane work. Recognizing his potential, they encourage him to share his mathematical theories publicly and reach out to university professors.
One of Ramanujan’s letters catches the attention of G.H. Hardy, a renowned mathematician at the University of Cambridge. Intrigued by Ramanujan’s brilliance, Hardy invites him to Cambridge to test his abilities as a theoretical mathematician. Overwhelmed by the opportunity, Ramanujan decides to leave his wife, Janaki, behind in India and pursue this life-changing chance.
Upon arriving in Cambridge, Ramanujan faces racial prejudice and struggles to adapt to life in England. Despite these challenges, Hardy remains deeply impressed by his mathematical prowess. However, Hardy is concerned about Ramanujan’s lack of experience in formal proof-writing. Through perseverance, Hardy helps Ramanujan publish his work in a major journal.
Meanwhile, Ramanujan is diagnosed with tuberculosis, and his frequent letters to his wife go unanswered. Hardy remains unaware of the personal struggles Ramanujan faces, including housing difficulties and isolation from his family.
**The Man Who Knew Infinity** is a compelling story of genius, perseverance, and the challenges of bridging cultural divides.
Cast director: San Davey
Cast actor: Stephen Fry, Kevin McNally, Dev Patel, Devika Bhise, Jeremy Northam, Anthony Calf, Jeremy Irons, Pádraic Delaney, Shazad Latif, Roger Narayan
Original name: The Man Who Knew Infinity