Brainman(2005)
Brainman 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?
Brainman (2005) is a documentary film directed by Martin Weitz, released on November 9, 2005 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Simon Baron-Cohen, Brooks Moore, Fran Peek and Kim Peek. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Weitz
- Production:
- Focus Productions
- Status:
- Released
Brainman Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Simon Baron-Cohen
Simon Baron-Cohen
Brooks Moore
- Fran Peek
Fran Peek
- Kim Peek
Kim Peek
- Daniel Tammet
Daniel Tammet
Key crew
Directed by Martin Weitz.
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Brainman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Brainman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Brainman?
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The main cast of Brainman (2005) includes Simon Baron-Cohen, Brooks Moore, Fran Peek, Kim Peek and Daniel Tammet. The film was directed by Martin Weitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brainman released?
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Brainman was released on November 9, 2005 and runs for 1h.
Is Brainman worth watching?
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Brainman (2005) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.