TY - GEN AB - A century ago a French psychologist discovered that some mentally handicapped people possessed exceptional talents and called them idiot savants. In this film, three such people are portrayed, giving a fascinating glimpse into the hidden potential of the human mind. Including the commentary of two well-known psychologists, this film provides an astonishing look at the savant syndrome. CY - New York, NY : DA - 1996. ID - 1355153 KW - Savant syndrome LA - In English. LK - http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?FLON;1785268 N1 - Title from resource description page (viewed June 25, 2014). N2 - A century ago a French psychologist discovered that some mentally handicapped people possessed exceptional talents and called them idiot savants. In this film, three such people are portrayed, giving a fascinating glimpse into the hidden potential of the human mind. Including the commentary of two well-known psychologists, this film provides an astonishing look at the savant syndrome. PB - Filmakers Library, PP - New York, NY : PY - 1996. T1 - The foolish wise ones TI - The foolish wise ones UR - http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?FLON;1785268 ER -