FFF24: Marguerite's Theorem

Synopsis

Immerse yourself in a tale of obsession, genius, and self-discovery set within the world of elite academia at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris in this 2023 Cannes Film Festival contender.

Rising star Ella Rumpf (Raw) is Marguerite, a brilliant young mathematician who refuses to let her status as the lone woman in her class hinder her pursuit of excellence. However, her world crumbles when a new student discovers a flaw in her thesis, and her supervisor dismisses her for being too emotional. Marguerite must now navigate the real world, unearthing new insights, gaining a fresh lease on life, and even exploring the possibility of romance.

This crowd-pleasing and life-affirming film is unexpectedly joyous in its journey of personal realisation. Rumpf’s tender and warm-hearted performance shines throughout as Marguerite struggles with finding the delicate balance between a rational mind and emotional responses, and giving equal weight to both the ambitions that drive us and the human connections that we cannot live without.

Awards

Winner for Young Film Technician Award – 76th Cannes International Film Festival 2023