In 1994, one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the decade came to light in a cave in Southern France, known as the Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc: etchings estimated at around 30,000 years old. The date of origin made these some of the oldest remnants of humankind ever discovered. Unsurprisingly, these artistic remnants bore a precious fragility -- experts asserted that overexposure, even to elements as seemingly harmless as human breath, could severely damage or destroy the drawings. For that reason, few obtained ...
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In 1994, one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the decade came to light in a cave in Southern France, known as the Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc: etchings estimated at around 30,000 years old. The date of origin made these some of the oldest remnants of humankind ever discovered. Unsurprisingly, these artistic remnants bore a precious fragility -- experts asserted that overexposure, even to elements as seemingly harmless as human breath, could severely damage or destroy the drawings. For that reason, few obtained access to this area. One exception arrived in the form of maverick German filmmaker Werner Herzog, who not only obtained permission to film (with lights that emit no heat) but did so in 3D -- a process that enabled him to convey the textured surfaces on which the figures are drawn, as well as the shape and depth of the cave's stalagmites and other structures. This astonishing 3D documentary not only provides exquisite visual detail of the cave (as Herzog explores it) but uses the visuals as a springboard to broader philosophical questions about the nature of humanity itself and the transience of humankind. Nathan Southern, Rovi
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Werner Herzog, Jean Clottes. New. 2011 Run time: 90. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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Werner Herzog, Dominique Baffier, Jean Clottes, Jean-Michel Geneste, Carole Fritz, Gilles Tosello, Michel Philippe; ... Good in good packaging. Language: English. Run time: 95 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.78: 1. Originally released: 2011. (B070324CD UPC #030306979298) MOVIE WITHDRAWN FROM THE LIBRARY IS WITH LIBRARY S LOGO. There are no visible Scratches. The case is in good condition. The case is in good condition. The top cover is in good condition. The top cover tab s is in good condition okay. The disc-holding tab is good condition. The pamphlet is not including and no marking or damaging on this disc.
ANOTHER GREAT DOCUMENTARY BY HERZOG AND HIS CREW. THIS IS SO GOOD--ON A SUBJECT WE KNOW SO LITTLE OF. THIS SHOULD BE USED IN SCHOOLS. GET IT AND SHARE IT.
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