# Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010)

> Werner Herzog transforms a restricted French cave of prehistoric paintings into an awe-filled meditation on art, memory, and the origins of human imagination.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/40956

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Werner Herzog
- Cast: Werner Herzog, Dominique Baffier, Jean Clottes, Jean-Michel Geneste, Michel Philippe, Gilles Tosello, Carole Fritz, Maria Malina
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1664894/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: awe-filled, contemplative, eerie, quiet evening, museum day

## Synopsis

Journey into the depths of human history through the lens of ancient artistry.

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