Asif Abrar

Extraordinary People: The Boy with the Incredible Brain

2005-05-23

Overview: This is the breathtaking story of Daniel Tammet. A twenty-something with extraordinary mental abilities, Daniel is one of the world's few savants. He can do calculations to 100 decimal places in his head, and learn a language in a week.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2005-05-23

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Brainman

2005-11-09

Overview: 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?

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2005-11-09

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0.078

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Daniel Tammet

Known For

Extraordinary People: The Boy with the Incredible Brain

Brainman