Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

2015 | 58 minutes | 7.2 ★ (4)

Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing
  • Overview

    Ada Lovelace was a most unlikely computer pioneer. In this film, Dr Hannah Fry tells the story of Ada's remarkable life. Born in the early 19th century, Ada was a countess of the realm, a scandalous socialite and an 'enchantress of numbers'. The film is an enthralling tale of how a life infused with brilliance, but blighted by illness and gambling addiction, helped give rise to the modern era of computing.

  • Release Date

    17 September 2015

  • DirectingNat Sharman
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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