Marguerite's Theorem (French: Le Théorème de Marguerite) is 2023 French-Swiss drama film co-written and directed by Anna Novion [fr]. It is about a female mathematics student at ENS whose career is upended when an error is discovered in her work.[4][5] It premiered on 22 May 2023 at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. It was distributed in France on 1 November 2023.
Synopsis
Marguerite is a young and brilliant mathematician, the only girl in her class at the ENS, entirely devoted to her passion. The day an error is discovered in her thesis, she is devastated. In a dizzy spell, she leaves the school, wipes out the past. She then dives into the real world, discovers autonomy, befriends the young Noa, and makes love for the first time. Grown by her experiences, it is in this new momentum that she will find a correct proof of her theorem.
Production
To show mathematics realistically on the screen, Anna Novion worked with French mathematician Ariane Mézard, who provided all the equations written by the characters in the film, so that they are all authentic. Moreover, Mézard even made real progress on Goldbach's conjecture, the goal of Marguerite's work, for the film.[6]
Capucine Chappey as Lucas's English-speaking friend
Release
Marguerite's Theorem was selected to be screened in the Special Screenings section at the 76th Cannes Film Festival,[7] where it had its world premiere on 22 May 2023.[8]
The film was theatrically released in France by Pyramide on 1 November 2023.[9][10]
Reception
Box office
Marguerite's Theorem grossed $0 in North America[10] and $1.2 million in other countries,[3] against a production budget of about $3.2-3.4 million.[1][2]
