Cave of Forgotten Dreams
All ages

Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Best from age 8 · G · 2010 · 90 min

Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Werner Herzog explores the Chauvet caves in Southern France, home to the world's oldest known cave paintings. This documentary offers a rare look at prehistoric art, capturing the profound beauty and mystery of these ancient creations.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

None

0/10

Language

None

0/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Some complex philosophical discussions
  • Occasional unsettling cave sounds

Models well

  • Appreciating ancient art
  • Scientific discovery
  • Respect for history
  • Human creativity

Talk about it after

  • What makes these paintings special?
  • How did ancient people live?
  • The importance of preserving history
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Cast & crew

Cave of Forgotten Dreams - Official Trailer | HD | Sundance Selects