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
