"A Serious Man" is a 2009 black comedy-drama film by Joel and Ethan Coen. It follows Larry Gopnik, a Jewish physics professor in Minnesota in 1967, whose life unravels as his wife wants a divorce, his family faces turmoil, and his career is threatened. The film explores themes of faith, misfortune, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. It received critical acclaim, including Academy Award nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, and is considered one of the Coen brothers' finest works.
