Confessions of a Brain Surgeon

"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."

2025 0h 58m EN

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★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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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.

“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.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Harriet Bird
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor William Grayburn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Marketing 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.".

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Harriet Bird directs. William Grayburn cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released last year.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor William Grayburn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Marketing 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.".
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.