Four silver and one bronze medal were won by the U.K. team at the 2006 International Mathematical Olympiad in Slovenia.
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Four silver and one bronze medal were won by the U.K. team at the 2006 International Mathematical Olympiad in Slovenia.
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Six young mathematicians gather in the United Kingdom to prepare for the 2006 International Mathematical Olympiad in Slovenia. Directed by Morgan Matthews, "Beautiful Young Minds" follows their rigorous training and the selection process leading to the competition. Many participants have a form of autism, which the film connects to their mathematical skills. The team ultimately earns four silver and one bronze medal at the event. The documentary first aired on BBC 2 on 14 October 2007.
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Why Watch
- See the U.K. team compete in the 2006 IMO in Slovenia.
- Meet young mathematicians with autism and their talents.
- Find out how the team prepared for the international competition.
Did You Know
- The documentary was first shown at the BRITDOC Festival on 26 July 2007.
- The U.K. team won four silver and one bronze medal at the 2006 IMO.
- Many young mathematicians featured in the film had a form of autism.
- The film was directed by Morgan Matthews, who also directed X+Y in 2014.
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When was Beautiful Young Minds first shown?
Beautiful Young Minds was first shown at the BRITDOC Festival on 26 July 2007.
What medals did the U.K. team win at the 2006 International Mathematical Olympiad?
The U.K. team won four silver medals and one bronze medal at the 2006 International Mathematical Olympiad.
Who directed the documentary Beautiful Young Minds?
Beautiful Young Minds was directed by Morgan Matthews.
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