The Man Who Knew Infinity

The Man Who Knew Infinity (2016) charts the ascension of Srinivasa Ramanujan from a poverty-stricken youth in Madras to a mathematical prodigy at Cambridge during World War I. Under the mentorship of esteemed mathematician G.H. Hardy, Ramanujan navigates the intellectual and cultural divides, challenging conventional norms and contributing groundbreaking theories to mathematics. Director Matthew Brown deftly balances the biographical details with the abstract beauty of mathematical discovery, crafting a narrative that celebrates Ramanujan's unique genius and enduring legacy.