Review of Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) by Jason Jay L — 25 Oct 2011

A unique and enjoyable documentary on a fascinating and hugely important archeological location.

This review of Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) was written by Jason Jay L on 25 Oct 2011.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams has generally received positive reviews.

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Herzog tells us, in his inimitable way, why we care about a bunch of old pictures of horses and lions…

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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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By Jim L (613) on 01 Aug 2013

This is a great art history lesson and done in a way that is entertaining and with brilliant cinematography…

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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 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 Scott R (2,451) on 13 Jun 2017

If there is such a thing as inherited memory, the paintings of the Chauvet Cave is that…

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By Matty S (358) on 30 Apr 2014

Fascinating to look at and to imagine the millenia-ago people who wandered in a partook of graffiti, perfectly preserved…

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By Jim F (603) on 21 Dec 2013

Pretty comprehensive documentary about a cave. Not quite the subject matter to have me viewing to it's end…

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By Jason C (2,488) on 17 Jul 2013

The one film I wish I had been able to see in 3D. Still, it's beautiful and awe inspiring at times…

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