Eliyahu Rips: The Burning (2016)

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In April 1969 Ilya (Eliyahu) Rips, then a young student of mathematics, tried to burn himself in a public square in Riga, Latvia protesting against the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. He was stopped and eventually sent to a psychiatric hospital for two years. Thanks to international pressure from the mathematical community in 1972 he was allowed to emigrate to Israel. Now he is considered one of the most brilliant mathematicians in the world. At the same time, for most people familiar with his name, Rips is first of all associated with the development of the so called Bible Code – a mathematical program allegedly helping to decipher hidden messages encoded in Torah – the Five Books of Moses. He is attacked by both the scientific and religious community, yet his research continues.

Director: Jānis Putniņš
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sasha Pavlova & COH
Editing: Andris Grants
Production: Film Angels Studio
Country: Latvia
Original Language: en

Keywords

mathematics, mathematician, torah, bible

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eliyahu Rips: The Burning about?
In April 1969 Ilya (Eliyahu) Rips, then a young student of mathematics, tried to burn himself in a public square in Riga, Latvia protesting against the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. He was stopped and eventually sent to a psychiatric hospital for two years. Thanks to international pressure from the mathematical community in 1972 he was allowed to emigrate to Israel. Now he is considered one of the most brilliant mathematicians in the world. At the same time, for most people familiar with his name, Rips is first of all associated with the development of the so called Bible Code – a mathematical program allegedly helping to decipher hidden messages encoded in Torah – the Five Books of Moses. He is attacked by both the scientific and religious community, yet his research continues.
Who directed Eliyahu Rips: The Burning?
Eliyahu Rips: The Burning was directed by Jānis Putniņš.
Who stars in Eliyahu Rips: The Burning?
Eliyahu Rips: The Burning stars Eliyahu Rips.
How long is Eliyahu Rips: The Burning?
Eliyahu Rips: The Burning has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Eliyahu Rips: The Burning?
Eliyahu Rips: The Burning is a Documentary film.
Where was Eliyahu Rips: The Burning produced?
Eliyahu Rips: The Burning was produced in Latvia.