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We are thrilled to&nbsp;offer&nbsp;this inspiring film and panel for&nbsp;free! Maryam Mirzakhani was the remarkable mathematician who, in 2014, became only the first woman—and first Iranian—to receive the Fields Medal, often regarded as the Nobel Prize of mathematics.&nbsp;But more than just a giant milestone. Mirzakhani’s journey was unusual, and her particular mathematical vision was visually striking, lending itself to a wonderful use of animation in this film that chronicles both her life and ideas.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;a story that’s both uplifting and touching, as Mirzikhani was struck down by cancer in 2017 at the prime of her career, just 40 years old.&nbsp;We have been lucky over these past years to host a number of very successful programs about mathematics&nbsp;at the Burns, with many famous mathematicians in attendance.&nbsp;While this program will be virtual, we are thrilled to&nbsp;host&nbsp;a conversation with Mirzakhani’s colleagues moderated by David Eisenbud, the director of the Mathematics Science Research Institute (MSRI), as well as the film’s director,&nbsp;George Csiscery.&nbsp;&nbsp;—Brian Ackerman, Founding Director of Film Programming ﻿The film will only be available to stream on Sunday, April 25 at 7:00pm, and will be followed by a panel discussion at 8:10 pm on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/burnsfilmcenter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JBFC YouTube Channel</a>.

Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani

The film will be followed by a panel discussion at 8:10 pm on the JBFC YouTube Channel.

Secrets of the Surface: Livestream Panel Discussion

The film will be followed by a livestream panel discussion.

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