Introduction:A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 American biographical film
about John Forbes Nash, the Nobel Laureate (Economics) mathematician. The film
was directed by Ron Howard and written by Akiva Goldsman. It was inspired by a
bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-nominated 1998 book of the same name by Sylvia Nasar.
The film stars Russell Crowe, along with Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris and Paul
Bettany.

The story begins in the early years of Nash’s life at Princeton University as
he develops his “original idea” that will revolutionize the world of mathematics.
Later, Nash develops schizophrenia and endures paranoid and delusional episodes
while painfully watching the loss and burden his condition brings on his wife
and friends.

The film opened in US cinemas on December 21, 2001. It was well received by
critics, and went on to win four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best
Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress. It was also
nominated for Best Leading Actor, Best Editing, Best Makeup, and Best Score. The
film has been criticized for its inaccurate portrayal of some aspects of Nash’s
life.