29 May 2019
The Bit Player
The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.
The Most Ordinary Occupation
A short documentary film about the role of mathematics in society and industry, including the emerging field of computer technology.
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Miroslav Vlček Commentary (voice)
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