Overview

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.

Cast

Amanda Feilding, Birdie

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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.

When was "Heartbeat in the Brain" released?

Heartbeat in the Brain was released in 1970.

Who stars in "Heartbeat in the Brain"?

The cast includes Amanda Feilding, Birdie.

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