Clouds Are Not Spheres
“The life and work of a Maverick Mathematician”
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.
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Self
Martin Shaw
Self - Host
Ivar Giaever
Self - Physicist & Nobel Prize-Winner in Biology
Pierre Roubinet
Self - Philosopher
Heinz-Otto Peitgen
Self - Mathematician
Carl Evertsz
Self - Physicist
Martin Gutzwiller
Self - Theoretical Physicist
Ralph E. Gomory
Self - Former Head of Research IBM
Ronald Coifman
Self - Mathematician
Bernard Sapoval
Self - Physicist
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon
- Original Title
- Clouds Are Not Spheres
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Gordon Films UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Clouds Are Not Spheres about?
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.
Who directed Clouds Are Not Spheres?
Clouds Are Not Spheres was directed by Nigel Lesmoir-Gordon.
Who stars in Clouds Are Not Spheres?
The principal cast of Clouds Are Not Spheres includes Benoît B. Mandelbrot, Martin Shaw, Ivar Giaever, Pierre Roubinet, Heinz-Otto Peitgen.
When was Clouds Are Not Spheres released and how long is it?
Clouds Are Not Spheres was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clouds Are Not Spheres?
Clouds Are Not Spheres holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).