Hard Problems
“The Road to the World's Toughest Math Contest”
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Paul Csicsery
- Original Title
- Hard Problems
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- ZALA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Paul Csicsery
Department Leadership Roster
George Paul Csicsery
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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 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.
Who directed Hard Problems?
Hard Problems was directed by George Paul Csicsery.
Who stars in Hard Problems?
The principal cast of Hard Problems includes Not specified.
When was Hard Problems released and how long is it?
Hard Problems was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hard Problems?
Hard Problems holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).