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Ces mathématiciens qui firent plier le Kremlin
On January 15, 1972, Leonid Pliouchtch, a Ukrainian mathematician who was unknown at the time, was locked up in a Soviet psychiatric institution and accused of dissidence. His wife, Tatiana, fought for his defense and contacted a committee of French mathematicians to help him. Led by Laurent Schwartz, they launched a three-year campaign to secure his release and succeeded in getting the USSR to back down on the issue.
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This documentary delves into the untold stories of mathematicians whose groundbreaking work played a pivotal role in influencing, and at times challenging, the policies and decisions within the Kremlin during the Soviet era. It explores their intellectual battles and the impact of their theories on political landscapes. The film highlights the hidden influence of abstract thought on concrete geopolitical outcomes.
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The exact scope and specific mathematicians featured in the film are yet to be fully disclosed, adding an element of mystery to its historical revelations.
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