Brainman

Brainman

2005
1h 0m
7.5

7.5/10

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Overview

Daniel Tammet has autism. He is also a savant. He can perform mind-boggling mathematical calculations at breakneck speeds. But unlike other savants, who can perform similar feats, Tammet can describe how he does it. He speaks seven languages and is even devising his own language. Now scientists are asking whether his exceptional abilities are the key to unlock the secrets of autism. This documentary follows Daniel as he travels to America to meet the scientists who are convinced he may hold the key to unlocking similar abilities in everyone. He is challenged to learn Icelandic, one of the world’s hardest languages, in just one week. Will Daniel do it? And what can we learn from this prodigious talent?

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Focus Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

Quick Facts

Release Date November 9, 2005
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0447877
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Cast

Simon Baron-Cohen
Simon Baron-Cohen

Brooks T. Moore
Brooks T. Moore

Fran Peek
Fran Peek

Kim Peek
Kim Peek

Daniel Tammet
Daniel Tammet

Key Crew

Martin Weitz
Director