"The Man Who Knew Infinity" screenings set June 3, 4, 5, 8, 9

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will present "The Man Who Knew Infinity," a biopic about Srinivasa Ramanujan, a mathematical genius of the early 20th century. Screening times are 4 and 7 p.m., Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4; 4 p.m., Sunday, June 5; and 4 and 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9. The Cinema Art Theater is at 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Dartmouth Plaza, behind the Lewes Wawa.

Not everyone has heard of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a pioneer of mathematical theories, but anyone will certainly remember him after learning about his amazing story that starts in India. Ramanujan (Dev Patel of "Slumdog Millionaire") was a self-taught Indian mathematics prodigy. In 1913, he was accepted into Cambridge University under the tutelage of a brilliant and eccentric professor, G.H.Hardy (played by Jeremy Irons). Embarking on this new journey started with the difficult decision of leaving his family in India.

Over the course of five years, Ramanujan the student and Hardy the mentor form a strong academic bond. Together they fight against prejudice at many different levels trying to reveal his mathematic genius to the world. Ramanujan came by his theories intuitively, what he called a gift from God. It was Hardy, an atheist, who taught him to create the proofs, without which his theories would not be accepted.

"The Man Who Knew Infinity," is written and directed by Matthew Brown. Filmed on the Trinity College at Cambridge University campus, the interaction between the two mathematicians is enhanced by the beautiful scenery and historic architecture.

Admission for a screening is $8 for RBFS members and $10 for future members. Tickets can be purchased at the Cinema Art Theater starting 30 minutes prior to each screening.

For more information, go to rehobothfilm.com or call 302-645-9095.