Review of Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) by Rainer K — 26 Dec 2011

Stunning. equal parts art and history doc. Werner Herzog rocks.

This review of Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) was written by Rainer K on 26 Dec 2011.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams has generally received positive reviews.

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By Matty S (358) on 30 Apr 2014

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By Sam J (457) on 21 Oct 2018

I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the paintings. The score annoyed me a bit, I thought it far more dramatic that the content needed…

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By Joe A (721) on 21 Mar 2014

I was excited to watch this film, but lost interest 10-15 min through it…

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By Jordan B (469) on 22 Feb 2015

Herzog is a master and he proves that once again as he brings incredible life to these works of art dating up to thirty thousand years old…

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