Director: Werner Herzog
This Werner Herzog documentary about the oldest cave paintings ever found is a pure treat, not only because the cave the documentary visits is not open to the public, but because we have Herzog as our tour guide. Herzog asks some fascinating questions about humanity, the beginnings of art, and even goes into the topic of spirits. His narration keeps you thinking and interested while his cameras focus on the painting. The movie celebrates both primitive art and the newest technologies simultaneously as he talks to those behind the exploration and preservation of the cave.
The cave itself is completely fascinating because it's been so well preserved, and so going into the cave is like stepping into a time machine and going back thousands of years ago. Herzog does take some detours in which he explores a bit about how the people who may have done the paintings lived, but during those moments we're just waiting to get back to some more exploration of the cave. The movie was released in theaters in 3D, but unfortunately I saw it on DVD so I can't comment on how the 3D works. But the movie is fascinating, and to be honest, I don't think any movie made by Herzog will not be fascinating and thought-provoking in some way.
Grade: B
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