Refn's Rebirth: When Art Meets Adrenaline Nicolas Winding Refn's latest project is a sci fi horror that has left many wondering about the creative spark behind this new endeavor.
But few know the story of how his life almost ended, and how it sparked a rebirth in his artistic vision. The notorious director was not expected to survive an emergency operation that nearly took his life.
Yet, he requested that someone film the entire ordeal, creating a macabre art installation within the operating room itself.