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Movies and series can make learning different topics more relaxing. Mathematics and science are gaining more space in production, whether with stories based on real events, fiction or documentaries.
Inspiring tracks, such as that of an Indian mathematician and a Ugandan chess player, and spin-offs of an award-winning series are part of our selection.
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- The man who saw infinity
Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920) He may be a little-known figure to those who do not study mathematics, but this poor, uneducated Indian was responsible for revolutions in abstract mathematics, making major advances in continuous fractions and infinite series.
The Man Who Saw Infinity tells the story of friendship and learning between Ramanujan and his mentor, the eccentric Professor G. H. Hardy. Hardy was impressed by the theses sent by the young self-taught Indian, so he brought Ramanujan to Trinity College, Cambridge, 1913. Culture shock and prejudice are obstacles she faces He is on his way to proving his theories.
The film can be watched on Amazon Prime Video or rented on YouTube.
- Queen of Katwe
Available on Disney+ and based on a true story, “Queen of Katwe” showcases the chess journey of 14-year-old Fiona Mutesi. The young Ugandan charmed the world with her brilliance at the 2010 Chess Olympiad. Thanks to her performance, she became a major contender, a title given to chess players who score more than 2,200 points in the FIDE ranking.
Without a father and living in a very poor area, she had to leave school due to lack of money. The film shows Mutesi's struggle (Nalwanga city) To achieve her goal of becoming one of the best female chess players in the world.
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- Data era
The Netflix documentary “The Data Age” presents information about science and technology in six episodes. Each of them deals with a topic that, despite having no connection, ends up being relatable.
Science journalist Latif Nasir attempts to show that the world is more connected than we imagine, and also explains how these connections exist in our daily lives through things we ignore, such as dust.
- Interstellar
Although it is science fiction, Interstellar is a production that has been praised for the way it deals with the laws of physics and issues related to astronomy.
In the film, after Earth has exhausted its natural reserves, a group of astronauts led by Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) undertakes the mission of finding potential planets to host the world's population. From there, they explore space in an adventure covering space, time, the theory of relativity, and other scientific topics.
The film can be found on HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, or Apple TV.
- Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon is a spin-off from the award-winning Big Bang Theory series, which revolutionized science by treating scientific topics with humor. The story revolves around 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper, who misses a few years of school in Texas, thanks to his intelligence.
Being a gifted boy, he ends up surprising everyone, from his teachers to his family, who don't quite know how to deal with the boy and his issues. The series is available on Netflix.
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