Documentary · 2025 · 58m

Confessions of a Brain Surgeon

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Director
Harriet BirdCharlie Russell
Cast
Crew
William Grayburn — Editor Freddie Lange Hewlett — Producer
Tagline

Top brain surgeon Henry Marsh is facing his own life-threatening diagnosis. He reveals the huge risks and emotional impact of a job filled with difficult life-and-death decisions.

Synopsis

Henry Marsh was one of Britain’s top brain surgeons, operating on thousands of patients over a 40-year career. This heartwarming portrait of an eccentric surgical hero facing the end of his life reveals the truth about brain surgery and its human impact, with devastating emotional power and life-affirming honesty.

Key Collaborators
Harriet Bird Director Charlie Russell Director William Grayburn Editor Freddie Lange Hewlett Producer
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