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Ravel's Brain
Ravel's Brain

RAVEL'S BRAIN

Directed by Larry Weinstein
France, Canada, 2001
Documentary, Biography, Music

Synopsis

The essence of the documentary is the question that was asked when Ravel had his brain operation in 1937 – if there is a chance in a million that the operation will make Ravel be able to compose again, would that chance be worth taking, offset against the considerable risks?

Synopsis

The essence of the documentary is the question that was asked when Ravel had his brain operation in 1937 – if there is a chance in a million that the operation will make Ravel be able to compose again, would that chance be worth taking, offset against the considerable risks?