Filmed in Canada, Iran, and the United States, Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant to the United States who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics' highest prize, the Fields Medal. Mirzakhani's contributions are explained by leading mathematicians and illustrated by animated sequences. Her mathematical colleagues from around the world, as well as former teachers, classmates, and students in Iran today, convey the deep impact of her achievements. The path of her education, success on Iran's Math Olympiad team, and her brilliant work, make Mirzakhani an ideal role model for girls looking toward careers in science and mathematics.
The film tells the story of young Sara who, after the sudden death of her father, gives up her future as a jazz pianist in New York to face her family's past as an organic livestock farmer in the Pyrenees. An exotic mix of music, rural surroundings and family ties that create a story about the strength of going back to your roots.
After a child of divorce is sent to a private Catholic school by his devout mother, his faith and morality are tested when he falls in love with a girl who requires him to commit sacrilegious acts to further their relationship.
An unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, the influential and controversial climber, base jumper and highline walker, who achieves jaw-dropping feats while battling his inner demons.