Video thumbnail for Nicolas Winding Refn 'died' during heart surgery and was then revived 'like Frankenstein'

Nicolas Winding Refn 'died' during heart surgery and was then revived 'like Frankenstein'

May 20, 2026

Bang Showbiz

Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn claims he "died" during surgery to fix a "leaking heart" and was brought back to life "like Frankenstein" and is now enjoying being given a "second chance".