The cave of forgotten dreams
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | The cave of forgotten dreams |
| Original title | Cave of Forgotten Dreams |
| Country of production | France , Canada , Germany , United States , United Kingdom |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 2010 |
| length | 90 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 6 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Werner Herzog |
| script | Werner Herzog |
| music | Ernst Reijseger |
| camera | Peter Zeitlinger |
| cut |
Joe Bini , Maya Hawke |
The cave of forgotten dreams (original title: Cave of Forgotten Dreams ) is a 3D documentary film by the German director Werner Herzog from 2010.
content
The film shows Werner Herzog's visits to the Chauvet Cave in the south of France with a three-person film team. The unique cave paintings , handprints, bone remnants and crystal formations are accompanied by music, and Werner Herzog describes his own impressions. Between the scenes, scientists are interviewed who reveal their findings about the prehistoric site.
production
Werner Herzog was fascinated by cave paintings since childhood. He received special permission for the Chauvet Cave, which is not public. The team was only allowed to film for four hours on six days and was not allowed to leave the metal catwalk on the floor. In addition, protective suits had to be worn. The documentary premiered on September 13, 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival .
Prizes and awards (selection)
- Online Film Critics Society Awards / Best Documentary (2011)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards / Best Documentary (2011)
- Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award / Best Documentary (2011)
- National Society of Film Critics Award / Best Documentary (2011)
Web links
- Website at archive.org
- Cave of Forgotten Dreams in the Internet Movie Database (English)