Brainman (2005)
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?
Director: Martin Weitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 9, 2005
Cast
Production: Focus Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
autism
More Films by Director: Martin Weitz
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brainman about?
- 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?
- Who directed Brainman?
- Brainman was directed by Martin Weitz.
- Who stars in Brainman?
- Brainman stars Simon Baron-Cohen, Brooks T. Moore, Fran Peek, Kim Peek, Daniel Tammet.
- How long is Brainman?
- Brainman has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Brainman?
- Brainman is a Documentary film.
- Where was Brainman produced?
- Brainman was produced in United Kingdom.