Added: Apr 7, 2007
From: stephenwiltshire
Duration: 5:22
Stephen Wiltshire from London is a star among savants. Stephen is autistic. He did not speak his first words "pencil" and "paper" until he was 5. Yet, when he was 11 he drew a perfect aerial view of London after only one helicopter ride. For this film we're testing the "Living camera" in Rome. (ColourField production)
Channel: Film
Tags: autistic drawing memory rome savant stephen wiltshire
CounterElite Says:
Sep 1, 2008 - it can be a gift ASWELL. Ofcourse its not a gift only, but lots of autistic people do have gifts.
disposition073 Says:
Sep 5, 2008 - to me it's not
minniemousie Says:
Sep 8, 2008 - The narrator said that Stephen liked to be praised for his art work and was happy to have this assignment. I believe it was some sort of research project. Stephen certainly does deserve much praise for his remarkable talent!
aweehee Says:
Sep 10, 2008 - i agree with the tapping of talents part but your "IF this talent were actually worthy" still sounds a lot like belittling it to me. i guess i'm just one of those people who think art does benefit mankind, as well as giving them hope and joy and better appreciation for each other. that said, beautiful video.
aweehee Says:
Sep 10, 2008 - absolutely beautiful. anyway, leave the Christians alone, if they believe that God gave him these abilities, then that's what they believe in. they have as much right to proclaim their belief as you do to proclaim your (dis)belief. NEITHER has the right to shove what they think is right down the other's throat.
onekinkstar Says:
Sep 10, 2008 - "Oruboris" explained this (for me) already, as what I said wasn't what I meant, at least not in the way it's been taken. Just consider it very bad wording and leave it at that.
freeserb Says:
Sep 14, 2008 - If this guy could do remote viewing, how awesome would he be as a spy?
uzeszty Says:
Sep 15, 2008 - 4:03 portal, dome is totally wrong, without proportion, imagination
yobim2007 Says:
Sep 27, 2008 - if you can do what he can, they say what you really feel but if you cannot do what he does...shut up and appreciate the talent !!!
whatup3000 Says:
Sep 29, 2008 - one word ... wow.
9ways2win Says:
Sep 29, 2008 - What a beautiful mind.He`s doing his life`s work and gettin paper. An artist is often hit w/ high six figures to perform commisioned art.Kind of a sellout to hardcore starving artist.Who cares though.
gebhardshainerjung Says:
Sep 29, 2008 - damn...yeah here speaks the real artist...do it better idiot!! THIS IS AWESOME and noone cares about your proportion!! fuck you
pinkdiamondz1020 Says:
Oct 4, 2008 - lmao, sounds like a hater. you cannot do what he does. f you and your proportion!
MikeyBardaro Says:
Oct 14, 2008 - WOW
xxlala100xx Says:
Oct 24, 2008 - you son of a bitch!!!!! i would LOVE to see you do better you stupid mother fucker. stop hating and appriciate his art. bitch.
InfiniteSword Says:
Oct 26, 2008 - really impressive what the human brain can do
Magne3x Says:
Oct 28, 2008 - absolutly amazing
REUYTYL Says:
Oct 31, 2008 - what a gifted genius!!!
phoebus0000 Says:
Nov 3, 2008 - this is beautiful...endless ability of a human being. truly beautiful
AFRONiNJA222 Says:
Nov 10, 2008 - OH MY JESUS,LOL
AutisticWhoLives4God Says:
Nov 14, 2008 - I have a photographic memory, but it is definitely not that good. He is amazing.
forgotmypassword3 Says:
Nov 17, 2008 - savants are amazing!
banalexistence Says:
Nov 22, 2008 - quite high functioning too. not what you'd consider a "retard"
hpnc Says:
Nov 24, 2008 - i bet he cant draw his girlfriend from memory....oops....he doesnt have one.
superkoolnerd Says:
Aug 27, 2008 - AMAZING!