The Perfect Number

The Perfect Number

2022 · 87 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

The young mathematician David dedicated his whole life to the study of prime numbers. Getting to know his distant cousin, Joachim, causes the man to gradually reevaluate his priorities. This meeting will have a huge impact on both of them and will provoke a long discussion on the mysterious world order, the meaning of life and its passing.

Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi · Written by Krzysztof Zanussi

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