Character: Polymath
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- DirectorPeter H. HuntStarsWilliam DanielsHoward Da SilvaKen HowardA musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) - Franklin's ingenuity spanned multiple disciplines—statesmanship, science, and literature. Instrumental in drafting the U.S. Constitution, his scientific explorations into electricity laid foundational knowledge for future discoveries. MBTI: ENTP.
- DirectorRon HowardStarsRussell CroweEd HarrisJennifer ConnellyA mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.John Nash (1928–2015) - John Nash was a mathematician renowned for his work in game theory, differential geometry, and partial differential equations. Despite struggles with schizophrenia, he won the Nobel Prize in Economics. His perseverance and brilliance stand out. MBTI: INTJ.
- DirectorErrol MorrisStarsStephen HawkingIsobel HawkingJanet HumphreyA film about the life and work of the cosmologist, Stephen Hawking, who despite his near total paralysis, was one of the great minds of all time.Stephen Hawking (1942–2018) - Hawking was a theoretical physicist known for his work on black holes and cosmology. He authored several books, making complex scientific theories accessible to the public. MBTI: INTP.
- DirectorFred ZinnemannStarsPaul ScofieldWendy HillerRobert ShawThe story of Sir Thomas More, who stood up to King Henry VIII when the King rejected the Roman Catholic Church to obtain a divorce and remarry.Thomas More (1478–1535) - More was a statesman, philosopher, and author. His book Utopia is a seminal work on political philosophy. He was a man of deep religious convictions and was executed for opposing King Henry VIII. MBTI: INFJ.
- DirectorPierre-Hubert MartinStarsVincent DelieuvinFrank LouisLeonardo da Vinci offers the opportunity to closely watch the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition designed and curated by the Louvre Museum. In the documentary, where the most beautiful works of Leonardo Da Vinci are examined, it is revealed how the master artist puts painting on all kinds of activities.Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) - Da Vinci was an artist, inventor, and scientist. Famous for paintings like the Mona Lisa, he also conceptualized flying machines and wrote extensive anatomical studies. MBTI: INTP.
- DirectorBéla TarrÁgnes HranitzkyStarsJános DerzsiErika BókMihály KormosA rural farmer is forced to confront the mortality of his faithful horse.Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) - Nietzsche was a philosopher, poet, and cultural critic. His works have had a profound impact on modern intellectual history. He introduced concepts like the Übermensch and eternal recurrence. MBTI: INTJ.
- Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron's "mad" love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics "poetical science." Via her friendship with inventor Charles Babbage, she became involved in "programming" his Analytical Engine, a precursor to the computer, thus becoming the world's first computer programmer. This picture book biography of Ada Lovelace is a compelling portrait of a woman who saw the potential for numbers to make art.Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) - Lovelace was a mathematician who worked on Charles Babbage's early computer. She is credited with writing the world's first computer program. MBTI: INTP.
- DirectorAlejandro AmenábarStarsRachel WeiszMax MinghellaOscar IsaacA historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hope of pursuing freedom while falling in love with his mistress, the philosophy and mathematics professor Hypatia of Alexandria.Hypatia (c. 360–415 AD) - Hypatia was a Hellenistic Neoplatonist philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician. She was a prominent figure in the Neoplatonic school at Alexandria, where she made significant contributions to philosophy and astronomy. MBTI: Unknown.
- DirectorLiliana CavaniStarsDominique SandaErland JosephsonRobert PowellThe life and ideas of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. A love triangle unfolds as Nietzsche and his best friend decides to live with a Jewish woman. According to Nietzsche's philosophy, that is beyond all morality. Depicting Nietzsche's opium addiction and madness meritorious.Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) - Nietzsche's philosophical ideas challenged traditional norms. He critiqued religion, morality, and culture, leaving a lasting impact on existentialism and postmodernism. MBTI: INTJ.
- DirectorCatherine BernsteinStarsNiels CollinsLaurent RothThe secret and tragic tale of Alan Turing, the father of computer science and the man who broke the wartime Enigma codes, a genius with a taste for Walt Disney, long-distance running and men.Alan Turing (1912–1954) - Turing was a mathematician and computer scientist. His work on the Enigma machine during WWII was pivotal in the Allied victory. He laid the groundwork for modern computing. MBTI: INTP.
- StarsTalivaldis AbolinsJanina HartwigAnette FelberAlbert Einstein (1879–1955) - Einstein revolutionized physics with his theory of relativity. His equation E=mc2 has been influential in various scientific fields. He was also an advocate for civil rights. MBTI: INTP.
- DirectorJohn AkreStarsMatthew ZapruderA meditation on longing, distance, and the General Theory of Relativity.Albert Einstein (1879–1955) - Known for his humility and curiosity, Einstein's contributions to science are unparalleled. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the photoelectric effect. MBTI: INTP.
- StarsMatthew AndrewsAlbert Einstein (1879–1955) - Einstein's work has influenced various fields from cosmology to quantum mechanics. Despite facing anti-Semitic persecution, he remained committed to his scientific pursuits. MBTI: INTP.
- DirectorPatrick Ray GallowsAlbert Einstein (1879–1955) - Einstein's theories not only changed the way we understand physics but also had applications in technologies like GPS. He was a pacifist who later advocated for nuclear disarmament. MBTI: INTP.
- DirectorMilos FormanStarsF. Murray AbrahamTom HulceElizabeth BerridgeThe life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was deeply jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered him.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) - Mozart was a prolific composer whose work set the standard for classical music. His compositions spanned various genres, including symphonies, operas, and chamber music. He was known for his emotional depth and technical mastery. MBTI: INFP.
- DirectorMira NairStarsHilary SwankRichard GereEwan McGregorA look at the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world.Amelia Earhart (1897–disappeared 1937) - Earhart was an aviation pioneer who broke numerous records. Her disappearance during a circumnavigational flight remains one of history's greatest mysteries. MBTI: ISTP.
- DirectorNora BatesonStarsGregory BatesonNora BatesonGerry Brown'An Ecology of Mind' is a filmic portrait of anthropologist, biologist, and psychotherapist Gregory Bateson. Bateson believed that, 'The major problems in the world are the result of the difference between the way nature works and the way people think.' Seen through the relationship between father and daughter, this documentary is an invitation into 'systems thinking' and interrelationships in the natural world. 'Looking at what holds systems together is a radical step toward sewing the world back together, from the inside.'Gregory Bateson (1904–1980) - Bateson was an anthropologist and social scientist whose work crossed multiple disciplines, including psychology, ecology, and cybernetics. He is known for his theory of mind and ecological consciousness. MBTI: INTP.
- DirectorTaras ShapovalStarsRoss CarterYuriy DyakAleksandr GaborIn an attempt to lift the veil of mystery surrounding the life of the famed Archimedes, a historian seeks out Telesilla, his surviving wife. He hopes the woman would share the story of the great scientist, who tragically died during the capture of Syracuse. After certain reservations Telesilla shares her tale. Young Archimedes gazes at the solar system; he has already started questioning things, his natural curiosity is developing into what many will later call a life-long affair with pure logic. Soon comes the day when the young prodigy moves to Alexandria to be tutored by Euclid himself. Upon his return home, Archimedes discovers solutions to the problems that left great King Hiero vexed. But through all the praise and power the scientist never gives up on the grandest mission of all- the one he set for himself. However, the relationship between the king and the genius is shaken when Hiero's political pragmatism crosses Archimedes' distrust of power. The fallout leads to decades of solitary scientific exploration until Syracuse is caught in the middle of the Punic War. Trapped between the power plays of two great nations, daunted by the death of his beloved king and with the Roman fleet at anchor, Archimedes is called upon by duty to protect his home.Archimedes (c. 287–212 BC) - Archimedes was an ancient Greek mathematician and engineer. He made significant contributions to geometry, calculus, and mechanics. He is best known for his principle of buoyancy. MBTI: INTJ.
- DirectorPeter W. KunhardtStarsKenan AkanselSaul BishtSusie Buffet Jr.The legendary investor started out as an ambitious, numbers-obsessed boy from Nebraska and ended up becoming one of the richest and most respected men in the world.Warren Buffett (1930–) - Buffett is an investor and philanthropist. Known as the Oracle of Omaha, his value investing strategies have made him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. MBTI: ISTJ.
- DirectorMassimiliano Finazzer FloryStarsSilvia CarusilloMassimiliano Finazzer FloryGianni QuillicoIt has been 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci. In "Being Leonardo da Vinci," Finazzer Flory gives viewers a captivating, unforgettable look into what makes and shapes the mind of a legend.Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) - Da Vinci's contributions to art and science make him a quintessential Renaissance man. His inventions and anatomical studies have been influential, even if many were never built in his lifetime. MBTI: INTP.
- DirectorJoshua AlperStarsCharley CarfreyMichael KelbergMaggie LakisBen Franklin rose from poverty to become a true Renaissance Man and Founding Father of America. This is the story of the man behind the myth.Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) - Franklin was a Founding Father whose impact is felt in American governance and science. His work with electricity and his role in the American Revolution make him a key figure in history. MBTI: ENTP.
- StarsRichard EastonDylan BakerColm FeoreThe story of the renowned American polymath.Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) - Benjamin Franklin was a writer, scientist, statesman, and inventor. He is one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, invented the lightning rod, and contributed to the understanding of electricity. His ingenuity and civic spirit made him a polymath. MBTI: ENTP.
- StarsPeter CoyoteMandy PatinkinJosh LucasExploring the life and work of writer and publisher, scientist and inventor, diplomat and signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution: Benjamin Franklin.Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) - Franklin's ingenuity spanned multiple disciplines—statesmanship, science, and literature. He was instrumental in drafting the U.S. Constitution and his scientific explorations into electricity laid foundational knowledge for future discoveries. His ability to blend scientific inquiry and civic duty shaped the American ethos. MBTI: ENTP.
- DirectorSrinivasa C. MandyaStarsChikkannaPriyanka ChincholiBank JanardhanThere lived two mischievous boys named 'Pandu' and 'Giri' somewhere in the countryside of Karnataka. While at 8th grade they get punished by their master and he also tells them about the business tycoon 'Bill Gates'. Then the boys decide to be the next 'Bill Gates' to the world and they move to Bengaluru to achieve it. What happens thereafter and how the story unfolds forms the plot.Bill Gates (1955–) - Gates is a software developer and philanthropist. He co-founded Microsoft and played a significant role in the personal computer revolution. His Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on global issues like health and education. MBTI: INTJ.
- DirectorAlexandra DeanStarsHedy LamarrMel BrooksJennifer HomThe life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy Lamarr.Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000) - Lamarr was an actress and inventor. She co-developed a frequency-hopping signal during WWII, which became a precursor to modern wireless technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. MBTI: INTP.