Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Cave of Forgotten Dreams ( Original title: Cave of Forgotten Dreams ) is a 3D documentary by German director Werner Herzog in 2010.

Content

The film shows check out Werner Herzog's Chauvet Cave in southern France with a three-man film crew. The unique cave paintings, handprints, bones and crystal formations music Malt shown to Werner Herzog describes his own impressions. Between the Scenes scientists be interviewed, will reveal her knowledge about the prehistoric site.

Production

Werner Herzog was fascinated since childhood by a cave painter. For the general non-public Chauvet cave, he received a special permit. The team was allowed to rotate on six days each only four hours and was not allowed to leave the metal catwalk on the ground. In addition, protective suits had to be worn. The premiere of the documentary was on 13 September 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Prizes and Awards (selection)

• Online Film Critics Society Award / Best Documentary (2011)
• Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award / Best Documentary (2011)
• Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award / Best Documentary (2011)
• National Society of Film Critics Award / Best Documentary (2011)