Heartbeat in the Brain
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A documentary produced and directed by Amanda Feilding, an advocate of trepanation. In the film, Feilding, a 27-year-old student at the time, drills a hole in her forehead with a dentist's drill. In the documentary, surgical scenes alternate with motion studies of Feilding's pet pigeon Birdie.
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- Amanda Feilding
- Original Title
- Heartbeat in the Brain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
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What is Heartbeat in the Brain about?
A documentary produced and directed by Amanda Feilding, an advocate of trepanation. In the film, Feilding, a 27-year-old student at the time, drills a hole in her forehead with a dentist's drill. In the documentary, surgical scenes alternate with motion studies of Feilding's pet pigeon Birdie.
Who directed Heartbeat in the Brain?
Heartbeat in the Brain was directed by Amanda Feilding.
Who stars in Heartbeat in the Brain?
The principal cast of Heartbeat in the Brain includes Amanda Feilding, Birdie.
When was Heartbeat in the Brain released and how long is it?
Heartbeat in the Brain was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 12m.