Radioactive

• Drama
• Romance
• History

“Radioactive” offers a contemplative and visually arresting biographical drama charting the groundbreaking scientific achievements of Marie Curie and her husband Pierre, but distinctly frames their discoveries—and the subsequent impact of radioactivity—through the lens of a passionate, yet increasingly strained marriage. Unlike conventional historical biopics, the narrative employs a non-linear structure, juxtaposing Curie’s pivotal scientific breakthroughs with premonitions of the devastating consequences her work would unleash upon the world, creating a melancholic undercurrent of foreboding. Rosamund Pike delivers a nuanced portrayal of Curie, not as a detached genius, but as a woman grappling with societal barriers, the demands of motherhood, and the ethical implications of her own curiosity. The film explores the challenging negotiation between personal ambition and the broader responsibility accompanying scientific innovation, focusing on the quiet resilience needed to overcome systemic betrayal and prejudice within the scientific community.