Einstein's Big Idea
"The story behind the world's most famous equation, E = mc2"
Originally released in 2005. Einstein's Big Idea is a documentary/drama film. directed by Gary Johnstone. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Aidan McArdle, Anton Lesser, and Andrew Callaway
Synopsis
Over 100 years ago, Albert Einstein grappled with the implications of his revolutionary special theory of relativity and came to a startling conclusion: mass and energy are one, related by the formula E = mc2. In "Einstein's Big Idea," NOVA dramatizes the remarkable story behind this equation. E = mc2 was just one of several extraordinary breakthroughs that Einstein made in 1905, including the completion of his special theory of relativity, his identification of proof that atoms exist, and his explanation of the nature of light, which would win him the Nobel Prize in Physics. Among Einstein's ideas, E = mc2 is by far the most famous. Yet how many people know what it really means? In a thought-provoking and engrossing docudrama, NOVA illuminates this deceptively simple formula by unraveling the story of how it came to be.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Aidan McArdle
as Einstein
Anton Lesser
as Voltaire
Andrew Callaway
as Maupertuis
Julian Rhind-Tutt
as Antoine Lavoisier
Shirley Henderson
as Mileva Maric
Ty Glaser
as Marie Anne Lavoisier
Andy Crabbe
as Habicht
Samuel West
as Humphry Davy
Daniel D'Alessandro
as Algarotti
Brendan Fleming
as Hermann Einstein
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ARTE
- NDR
- Tetra Media
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Einstein's Big Idea about?
Over 100 years ago, Albert Einstein grappled with the implications of his revolutionary special theory of relativity and came to a startling conclusion: mass and energy are one, related by the form...
Who directed Einstein's Big Idea?
Einstein's Big Idea was directed by Gary Johnstone.
How long is Einstein's Big Idea?
Einstein's Big Idea has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Einstein's Big Idea released?
Einstein's Big Idea was released on October 11, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Einstein's Big Idea?
The main cast of Einstein's Big Idea includes Aidan McArdle, Anton Lesser, Andrew Callaway, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Shirley Henderson.