Cave of Forgotten Dreams is one of the documentaries that bring to light, the essence of the age-old history. This film not just contains the engrossing interviews of some renowned historians but, it also presents the magnificent artifacts present inside the Chauvet Cave, situated in the Southern France.
The documentary brings back the Paleolithic history to life. The videos in the film are special because the cave is not open to general public. The ancient figures and the sketches on the walls of the cave have been featured marvelously in the film. The interviews are placed in such a fashion, that they highlight the historical significance of the artifacts. Apart from the filmmaker, credit goes to the eccentric crew, which took the pains to capture even the minutest of the details of the restricted cave. More than anything else, the 3 D effect that is incorporated in the documentary, gives it, as well as the relics of Chauvet Cave, a distinct aura.
Throughout the documentary, the filmmaker didn’t try to manipulate the facts. The interactions with the historians and the scientists gave a more authentic flavor to the film. In many parts of the documentary, brief on-the-spot demonstrations of the paintings and sketches are also given. This film managed to grab the attention because of its subject matter and presentation of never-seen-before artifacts preserved inside the cave of Chauvet. It surely takes the audience into a beautiful world.