Clouds Are Not Spheres(2010)
The life and work of a Maverick Mathematician
Clouds Are Not Spheres Synopsis
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.
Clouds Are Not Spheres (2010) is a documentary film directed by Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon, released on January 1, 2010 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Benoît B. Mandelbrot, Martin Shaw, Ivar Giaever and Pierre Roubinet. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon
- Production:
- Gordon Films UK
- Status:
- Released
Clouds Are Not Spheres (2010) Trailer
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Clouds Are Not Spheres Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Benoît B. Mandelbrot
Benoît B. Mandelbrot
as Self
Martin Shaw
as Self - Host
- Ivar Giaever
Ivar Giaever
as Self - Physicist & Nobel Prize-Winner in Biology
- Pierre Roubinet
Pierre Roubinet
as Self - Philosopher
Heinz-Otto Peitgen
as Self - Mathematician
- Carl Evertsz
Carl Evertsz
as Self - Physicist
- Martin Gutzwiller
Martin Gutzwiller
as Self - Theoretical Physicist
- Ralph E. Gomory
Ralph E. Gomory
as Self - Former Head of Research IBM
- Ronald Coifman
Ronald Coifman
as Self - Mathematician
- Bernard Sapoval
Bernard Sapoval
as Self - Physicist
Key crew
Directed by Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon.
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Clouds Are Not Spheres Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Clouds Are Not Spheres – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Clouds Are Not Spheres online?
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Clouds Are Not Spheres (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Clouds Are Not Spheres?
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The main cast of Clouds Are Not Spheres (2010) includes Benoît B. Mandelbrot, Martin Shaw, Ivar Giaever, Pierre Roubinet and Heinz-Otto Peitgen. The film was directed by Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Clouds Are Not Spheres released?
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Clouds Are Not Spheres was released on January 1, 2010 and runs for 55m.
Is Clouds Are Not Spheres worth watching?
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Clouds Are Not Spheres (2010) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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