Divine Émilie (2007)
Année de sortie: 2007
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: N/A
Réalisateur: Arnaud Sélignac
Writer: Chantal Derudder, Chantal de Rudder, Elisabeth Badinter, Élisabeth Badinter
Production & Genre
Producteur: producer: Françoise Castro
Sociétés: BFC Productions, France 3, TV5MONDE
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Budget: N/A
Mots-clés
Histoire
Divine Émilie tells the story of Émilie du Châtelet, a mathematician and physicist during the Enlightenment era. The narrative begins with Émilie as the daughter of Louis XIV's chief secretary, showcasing her exceptional talent in mathematics despite societal norms that deem science incompatible with womanhood. As she matures, Émilie challenges both the scientific establishment and society at large by pursuing her passion for physics.
Résumé
Divine Émilie is a French television movie directed by Arnaud Sélignac, released in 2007. The film focuses on the life of Émilie du Châtelet, a lesser-known figure of the Enlightenment era who made significant contributions to mathematics and physics despite societal barriers against women pursuing scientific interests. The story explores Émilie's intellectual journey and her struggle for recognition in a male-dominated field.
