Hard Problems
"The Road to the World's Toughest Math Contest"
Originally released in 2008. Hard Problems is a documentary film. directed by George Paul Csicsery. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Hard Problems is about the extraordinary gifted students who represented the United States in 2006 at the world's toughest math competition: The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). It is the story of six American high school students who competed with 500 others from 90 countries in Ljublijana, Slovenia. The film shows the dedication and perseverance of these remarkably talented students, the rigorous preparation they undertake, and the joy they get out of solving challenging math problems. It captures the spirit that infuses the mathematical quest at the highest level.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 8, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ZALA Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hard Problems about?
Hard Problems is about the extraordinary gifted students who represented the United States in 2006 at the world's toughest math competition: The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). It is the...
Who directed Hard Problems?
Hard Problems was directed by George Paul Csicsery.
How long is Hard Problems?
Hard Problems has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Hard Problems released?
Hard Problems was released on January 8, 2008 in theaters.