Cave art has always fascinated us; who were these people, and what were their intentions? Werner Herzog's new film, The Cave of Forgotten Dreams, provides us with food for thought in the form of a luscious 3D reconnaissance of the oldest painted cave system in the world, Chauvet. The cave paintings of Chauvet are very fragile, and the production and distribution of this film will enable millions more people to experience them than could possibly ever be permitted into the cave itself.
Great art is universal; it may mean a different thing to every person, but it means something to almost everyone. These paintings were made 31,000 years ago. The artists were our ancestors. How are we the same as them, and how do we differ? This movie will allow you to see, judge, and draw your own conclusions.
I am not able to track down showtimes for the Salt Lake area yet, but when I find them I will post them for Catalyst readers!
Read a review of Herzog's film here: How were Ice Age cave painters able to create great art? via IrishTimes.com
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