Heartbeat in the Brain_
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.
Starring
Amanda Feilding, Birdie
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Heartbeat in the Brain was released 56 years ago in 1970.
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 i...
Heartbeat in the Brain is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 12m.
CAST (2)
Amanda Feilding
Herself
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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.
How long is Heartbeat in the Brain?
Heartbeat in the Brain has a runtime of 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Who stars in Heartbeat in the Brain?
The cast of Heartbeat in the Brain includes Amanda Feilding, Birdie.
What is the rating of Heartbeat in the Brain?
Heartbeat in the Brain has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
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Documentary