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Fractals: An Animated Discussion

January 1, 1990 1h 3m

Originally released in 1990. Fractals: An Animated Discussion is a feature film. directed by H. Jürgens. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Benoît B. Mandelbrot and Edward Lorenz

Synopsis

Fractal geometry is perhaps the most exciting discovery of contemporary mathematics. FRACTALS: AN ANIMATED DISCUSSION is a rare combination of full-color animated sequences and intriguing interviews. The film turns the Mandelbrot set and the Lorenz attractor into visible and easily comprehensible objects as their discoverers, Benoit Mandelbrot and Edward Lorenz, discuss the background history history and details of their work. The film features spectacular new computer-graphic illustrations of chaos and self-similarity as well as music composed according to fractal principles.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1990 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 3m 63 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • W. H. Freeman and Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fractals: An Animated Discussion about?

Fractal geometry is perhaps the most exciting discovery of contemporary mathematics. FRACTALS: AN ANIMATED DISCUSSION is a rare combination of full-color animated sequences and intriguing interview...

Who directed Fractals: An Animated Discussion?

Fractals: An Animated Discussion was directed by H. Jürgens.

How long is Fractals: An Animated Discussion?

Fractals: An Animated Discussion has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).

When was Fractals: An Animated Discussion released?

Fractals: An Animated Discussion was released on January 1, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fractals: An Animated Discussion?

The main cast of Fractals: An Animated Discussion includes Benoît B. Mandelbrot, Edward Lorenz.