Brainman
Originally released in 2005. Brainman is a documentary film. directed by Martin Weitz. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Simon Baron-Cohen, Brooks T. Moore, and Fran Peek
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Focus Productions
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 descri...
Who directed Brainman?
Brainman was directed by Martin Weitz.
How long is Brainman?
Brainman has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Brainman released?
Brainman was released on November 9, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brainman?
The main cast of Brainman includes Simon Baron-Cohen, Brooks T. Moore, Fran Peek, Kim Peek, Daniel Tammet.