Clouds Are Not Spheres (2010)

Cast

• Benoît B. Mandelbrot - Self
• Martin Shaw - Self - Host
• Ivar Giaever - Self - Physicist & Nobel Prize-Winner in Biology
• Pierre Roubinet - Self - Philosopher
• Heinz-Otto Peitgen - Self - Mathematician
• Carl Evertsz - Self - Physicist
• Martin Gutzwiller - Self - Theoretical Physicist
• Ralph E. Gomory - Self - Former Head of Research IBM
• Ronald Coifman - Self - Mathematician
• Bernard Sapoval - Self - Physicist

Keywords

mathematics, mathematician, geometry, ibm, fractal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clouds Are Not Spheres about?

Until recently geometry was 'cold', incapable of describing the irregular shape of a cloud, the slope of a mountain or the beauty of the human body. With fractal geometry, Benoit Mandelbrot gave us a language for our natural world. In this captivating documentary, the man himself explains this groundbreaking discovery.

Who directed Clouds Are Not Spheres?

Clouds Are Not Spheres was directed by Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon.

Who stars in Clouds Are Not Spheres?

Clouds Are Not Spheres stars Benoît B. Mandelbrot, Martin Shaw, Ivar Giaever, Pierre Roubinet, Heinz-Otto Peitgen, Carl Evertsz.

How long is Clouds Are Not Spheres?

Clouds Are Not Spheres has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).

What genre is Clouds Are Not Spheres?

Clouds Are Not Spheres is a Documentary film.

Where was Clouds Are Not Spheres produced?

Clouds Are Not Spheres was produced in United Kingdom.