Review of Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) by Mickey P — 10 Dec 2011

Only somebody as crazy as Werner Herzog could end his breathtaking documentary (about 30,000 year old cave paintings) on comparing modern day humans to baby albino crocodiles...

This review of Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) was written by Mickey P on 10 Dec 2011.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams has generally received positive reviews.

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By David J (1,942) on 04 Sep 2013

Typical Herzogian goodness, gorgeous score, fascinating images…

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By Christian A (180) 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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By Valeria P (338) on 09 Jul 2013

I'm usually a fan of Werner Herzog stuff but this documentary seemed average in comparison with some of the rest of his work…

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By Anna B (1,143) on 12 Oct 2013

Profound, moving (profoundly moving…

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By Greg R (1,187) on 10 Jun 2017

Hauntingly filmed yet beautifully told, Cave of Forgotten Dreams is the first Werner Herzog film I have seen, and I am looking forward to seeing…

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By Julian Bell (1) for The New York Review of Books (223) on 05 Nov 2018

a striking work of art, framing another that is wholly extraordinary…

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By Aaron R (726) on 05 Apr 2018

This is an incredibly well-done documentary. I would highly recommend. It's such an interesting subject too…

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By Octavian (187) on 09 Sep 2014

Interesting subject. I know this is a groundbreaking insight, but Herzog really does have a great voice for narration…

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By Delysid D (566) on 01 May 2017

Incredible film about the oldest paintings ever discovered in France…

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By Vincent L (255) on 15 Dec 2014

This is one of the best films I've ever seen…

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