Episode
Cevin Soling - a Hole In The Head
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- The Opperman Report'
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 3552
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Summary
A Hole in the Head is a 1998 documentary film produced and executive produced by filmmaker and author Cevin Soling. Directed by Eli Kabillio, the 54-minute film examines the controversial practice of trepanation—the process of boring a hole into the human skull. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ] Core Premise and History The documentary explores both the historical roots and the modern subculture surrounding voluntary trepanation. [ 1 ] Ancient Origins: The film highlights how the procedure is one of the oldest known surgical practices, utilized by ancient Egyptians, Incas, and Neolithic civilizations. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] The Modern Goal: It focuses heavily on individuals in the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands who choose to perform or undergo the procedure on themselves. [ 1 , 2 ] The Underlying Theory: Advocates in the film believe that removing a small piece of bone restores the "brain pulsations" lost when the skull fully hardens in adulthood. They argue this increases brain blood volume and oxygenation, leading to a permanent "high" or a permanently expanded state of consciousness. [ 1 ] Featured Subjects The documentary includes interviews and historical footage of prominent figures within the modern trepanation movement: [ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support .