Conceiving Ada

In this 1999 film directed by Lynn Hershman Leeson, a contemporary computer scientist discovers a way to communicate with Ada Lovelace, the 19th-century mathematician and daughter of Lord Byron, who is often credited as the world’s first computer programmer. The movie stars Tilda Swinton as Ada Lovelace and explores themes of time, technology, and the intersection of past and present. While it did not receive any major awards, it is notable for its innovative use of digital effects and its exploration of historical and futuristic concepts. You can watch this intriguing film for free on Soap2day.