Cave of Forgotten Dreams
“Humanity's Lost Masterpiece... in 3D”
Synopsis
Werner Herzog gains exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing the oldest known pictorial creations of humankind in their astonishing natural setting.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cave of Forgotten Dreams - Official Trailer | HD | Sundance SelectsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-13
Top Cast
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Werner Herzog
Narrator (voice)
Dominique Baffier
Self
Jean Clottes
Self
Jean-Michel Geneste
Self
Michel Philippe
Self
Gilles Tosello
Self
Carole Fritz
Self
Maria Malina
Self
Nicholas Conard
Self
Valerie Feruglio
Self
Wulf Hein
Self
Maurice Maurin
Self
Valeria Milenka Repnau
Self (voice)
Charles Fathy
Interpreter (voice) (uncredited)
Volker Schlöndorff
Narrator (French version) (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog, Judith Thurman
- Original Score
- Ernst Reijseger
- Original Title
- Cave of Forgotten Dreams
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.5M
- Production Studios
- creative differences, History films, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog, Judith Thurman
Ernst Reijseger
Peter Zeitlinger
Joe Bini, Maya Daisy Hawke
Dave Harding, Adrienne Ciuffo, Erik Nelson, David McKillop, Julian P. Hobbs
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Zeitlinger
Director of Photography
Dave Harding
Producer
Werner Herzog
Screenplay
Judith Thurman
Screenplay
Werner Herzog
Director
Adrienne Ciuffo
Producer
Ernst Reijseger
Original Music Composer
Erik Nelson
Producer
David McKillop
Producer
Joe Bini
Editor
Maya Daisy Hawke
Editor
Julian P. Hobbs
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cave of Forgotten Dreams about?
Werner Herzog gains exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing the oldest known pictorial creations of humankind in their astonishing natural setting.
Who directed Cave of Forgotten Dreams?
Cave of Forgotten Dreams was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Cave of Forgotten Dreams?
The principal cast of Cave of Forgotten Dreams includes Werner Herzog, Dominique Baffier, Jean Clottes, Jean-Michel Geneste, Michel Philippe.
When was Cave of Forgotten Dreams released and how long is it?
Cave of Forgotten Dreams was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Cave of Forgotten Dreams make at the box office?
Cave of Forgotten Dreams grossed $6.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cave of Forgotten Dreams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cave of Forgotten Dreams was composed by Ernst Reijseger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cave of Forgotten Dreams?
Cave of Forgotten Dreams holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).