Marguerite’s Theorem

2023, France, 112 min – Maths, Romance
In French with English Subtitles

Synopsis

The trajectory of Marguerite’s future, a brilliant Mathematics student at the esteemed Ecole Normale Supérieure, appears meticulously charted. As the sole woman in her cohort, she nears completion of her thesis, anticipating the culmination of years of dedicated effort with an audience of researchers. However, on the crucial day, an unexpected error disrupts her well-laid plans, causing the unraveling of all her certainties and the collapse of her foundational aspirations. Faced with this pivotal moment, Marguerite resolves to abandon her current path entirely and embarks on a journey to redefine and reconstruct her life anew.

Directed by

Anna Novion

Cast

Ella Rumpf, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau

Reactions

Following in the footsteps of Gus Van Sant’s ‘Good Will Hunting,’ Anna Novion’s ‘Marguerite’s Theorem’ traces the captivating trajectory of a brilliant, obsessive, and maverick mathematician portrayed by the excellent Ella Rumpf. Bande à part

 

Anna Novion’s new film immerses the viewer in an intimate investigation into the heart of mathematical research. It’s a formula that works, propelled by the actress Ella Rumpf. Franceinfo Culture

 

With ‘Marguerite’s Theorem,’ Anna Novion reinvents the ‘prodigy film’ formula by adding a fascinating heroine and sensuality. GQ

 

Anna Novion tells her film ‘Marguerite’s Theorem,’ a sort of existential quest against the backdrop of mathematical equations and overflowing emotions. A third feature film that definitively establishes her talent as a filmmaker, with a delightful revelation in Ella Rumpf and an evident confirmation in Jean-Pierre Darroussin. L’Humanité

 

Anna Novion’s heroes turn their vulnerability into strength. This is also the case with Marguerite, portrayed by the astonishing Ella Rumpf, soaring with a direction that is initially almost geometric, then with a handheld camera. L’Obs

 

A film that subtly shows that well-planned destinies can derail. Le Figaro

 

As surprising as it is stirring, this marvel surprises with its subject: a mathematical romance! Anna Novion’s third feature film has all the elements of a scientific and romantic thriller, painting the portrait of a young woman as unique as she is endearing. Le Parisien

 

The filmmaker effortlessly captures the inner world of her heroine, as well as her path towards liberation. Ouest France

 

Festivals and Awards

Cannes, 2023, Special screening

Playdates and Bookings

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Sedona International Film Festival
Sedona AZ
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Sun And Stars FF
West Palm Beach, FL
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Cine Culture/ CSU Fresno
Fresno, CA
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Lycee Francais NY
NY, NY
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Orinda
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Jarvis Center
Napa, CA
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River Run Film Festival
Winston Salem
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Focus on French Cinema,
GReenwich, CT
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Tallahassee Film Sty
Tallahassee, FL
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Sacramento French FF
Sacramento CA
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Gateway
Columbus, OH

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