Heartbeat in the Brain (1970)

Heartbeat in the Brain (1970) poster

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.

Director: Amanda Feilding
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

pigeon, trepanation, lost media

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Heartbeat in the Brain stars Amanda Feilding, Birdie.
How long is Heartbeat in the Brain?
Heartbeat in the Brain has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Heartbeat in the Brain?
Heartbeat in the Brain is a Documentary film.
Where was Heartbeat in the Brain produced?
Heartbeat in the Brain was produced in United Kingdom.