Biopic Films Celebrating Scientific Experiments

Description: Chronicles the life of John Nash, a mathematical genius whose work in game theory and differential geometry led to a Nobel Prize, while also exploring his struggles with schizophrenia.

Fact: Russell Crowe was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Nash. The film's title comes from the book by Sylvia Nasar, which inspired the screenplay.

Description: Although not about scientific experiments, it's a biopic about Jean-Dominique Bauby, who, after a stroke, could only communicate by blinking, leading to an experiment in human communication.

Fact: The film was shot from the perspective of Bauby, showing his limited field of vision. It won the Best Director award at Cannes.

Description: While not strictly a biopic, this film explores the rivalry between two magicians and their experiments in illusion, reflecting the real-life obsession with scientific discovery.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Christopher Priest. Nikola Tesla, portrayed by David Bowie, plays a key role in the story.

Description: Tells the story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician whose intuitive understanding of numbers led to significant contributions to mathematical analysis.

Fact: The film was shot in Cambridge, where Ramanujan studied. Dev Patel's performance was critically acclaimed.

Description: Explores Charles Darwin's struggle to reconcile his scientific work on evolution with his personal grief and religious beliefs.

Fact: Paul Bettany, who plays Darwin, also co-wrote the screenplay. The film was shot at Down House, where Darwin lived.

Description: This film captures the life of Alan Turing, the mathematician who cracked the German Enigma code during WWII, highlighting his experimental work in computing and cryptography.

Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Turing. The film's title refers to Turing's famous "imitation game" test for machine intelligence.

Description: Focuses on the life of Stephen Hawking, detailing his groundbreaking work in theoretical physics and cosmology, despite his battle with motor neuron disease.

Fact: Eddie Redmayne won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Hawking. The film's title is derived from Hawking's book "A Brief History of Time."

Description: Celebrates the contributions of three African-American women at NASA who were instrumental in the success of the U.S. space program, focusing on their mathematical and engineering experiments.

Fact: The film was nominated for three Academy Awards. It was based on the non-fiction book by Margot Lee Shetterly.

Description: Follows the life of Marie Curie, detailing her pioneering research on radioactivity, which led to two Nobel Prizes.

Fact: Rosamund Pike stars as Curie, and the film uses a non-linear narrative to explore the impact of Curie's work.

Description: Chronicles the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, focusing on the contributions of Dr. William Chester Minor, a key contributor who was also a patient in an asylum.

Fact: Mel Gibson stars as James Murray, the editor of the dictionary. The film was embroiled in legal disputes before its release.