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Rupture: A Matter of Life OR Death

Synopsis

Maryam d'Abo suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage in 2007 and is lucky to be alive. Her experience inspired this film and leads the viewer on a personal journey of recovery, giving a sense of hope to those who are isolated by their condition that is not seen therefore often misunderstood. Many first hand stories celebrate man's life force and his will to survive. The film concerns all human beings, dealing with the fragility of the extraordinary brain of which we know surprisingly little.

Details

Year
2011
Type of film
Features
Running time
72 mins
Director
Hugh Hudson
Producer
Maryam d'Abo, Hugh Hudson
Editor
Gigi Cone Welch, Francesco Dafano
Sound
Timothy Siddall
Music
Vangelis
Principal cast
Maryam d'Abo, Nigel Havers

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

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