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Cave of Forgotten Dreams

The oldest known human artworks are uncovered in exclusive footage from the ancient Chauvet caves in Southern France, offering a unique glimpse into the creative expression of our earliest human ancestors.

A group of scientists discovered a 20,000-year-old cave in Southern France, containing the earliest known human paintings. The French government restricted access to the Chauvet Cave, except for a few archaeologists and paleontologists. Filmmaker Werner Herzog gained limited access, allowing us to explore the beautiful ancient artwork created 32,000 years ago.

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Info about Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Studio(s): creative differences, History films

Originally Released: United States, Nov 03, 2010

Production Countries: Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $6,467,348.00

Genres:Documentary, History

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