CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 1h 0m

Brainman

76%(5)IMDbDocumentary

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?

Directed byMartin Weitz

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
November 9, 2005
Studios
Focus Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Simon Baron-Cohen

Brooks Moore

Brooks Moore

Fran Peek

Kim Peek

Daniel Tammet

Creative team
Directed by
Martin Weitz

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