Ode to the Dawn of Man
Synopsis
In Cave of Forgotten Dreams, celebrated German film director Werner Herzog gained exclusive access to film the 32,000 year old Chauvet caves, which contain the earliest known pictorial creations of humankind. In this follow-up film, Ode to the Dawn of Man, Herzog shows us an insight into the construction of the film’s score with footage and interviews with composer Ernst Reijseger and pianist Harmen Fraanje. Ode to the Dawn of Man draws us into the creation of the truly epic music used in Herzog’s awe-inspiring documentary and the magic created by all those involved including the musicians, composer and Herzog himself. –iTunes
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 7, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Original Title
- Ode to the Dawn of Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Maya Daisy Hawke
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Werner Herzog
Director
Maya Daisy Hawke
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Ode to the Dawn of Man about?
In Cave of Forgotten Dreams, celebrated German film director Werner Herzog gained exclusive access to film the 32,000 year old Chauvet caves, which contain the earliest known pictorial creations of humankind. In this follow-up film, Ode to the Dawn of Man, Herzog shows us an insight into the construction of the film’s score with footage and interviews with composer Ernst Reijseger and pianist Harmen Fraanje. Ode to the Dawn of Man draws us into the creation of the truly epic music used in Herzog’s awe-inspiring documentary and the magic created by all those involved including the musicians, composer and Herzog himself. –iTunes
Who directed Ode to the Dawn of Man?
Ode to the Dawn of Man was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Ode to the Dawn of Man?
The principal cast of Ode to the Dawn of Man includes Sean Bergin, Harmen Fraanje, Ernst Reijseger.
When was Ode to the Dawn of Man released and how long is it?
Ode to the Dawn of Man was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ode to the Dawn of Man?
Ode to the Dawn of Man holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).