Confessions of a Brain Surgeon (2025)
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.
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.
Director: Harriet Bird, Charlie Russell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: August 18, 2025
Music: Patrick Cannell
Editing: William Grayburn
Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Confessions of a Brain Surgeon about?
- 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.
- Who directed Confessions of a Brain Surgeon?
- Confessions of a Brain Surgeon was directed by Harriet Bird, Charlie Russell.
- How long is Confessions of a Brain Surgeon?
- Confessions of a Brain Surgeon has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Confessions of a Brain Surgeon?
- Confessions of a Brain Surgeon is a Documentary film.