Movies and TvShows featuring "prehistoric-art" theme.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams is a documentary film that takes viewers on a journey to explore the mysterious and awe-inspiring cave paintings of Southern France. The film, directed by Werner Herzog, showcases the beauty and significance of these ancient artworks that date back thousands of years. Through breathtaking visuals and insightful interviews with scientists and experts, the film delves into the history, artistry, and scientific research behind these captivating cave paintings.

Duras narrates a short story while the camera travels through the streets of Paris with short interludes of solemn music.

In southern Peru lies one of mankind's greatest mysteries - 1000's of giant shapes etched into the desert sands. We reveal who made them and why. Etched, as if by giants, onto the arid moonscape of Peru's southern desert lies one of man's greatest mysteries; the Nasca Lines. More than 15,000 geometric and animal-like patterns have been discovered criss-crossing the pampas like a vast puzzle. Who built them and what was their purpose? Ancient racetracks, landing strips for aliens, or perhaps a giant astronomical calendar? And are the Lines connected to the gruesome discovery of large cache's of severed human heads. Now, after decades of misunderstanding, modern archaeology may finally have the answer. Excavations in the surrounding mountains are uncovering extraordinary clues about the people who made them and why. A long since vanished people, called the Nasca, flourished here between 200BC and 700AD. But the harsh environment led them to extreme measures in order to survive.

Documentary of a network of caves discovered in 1940 in France. Inside are hundreds of depictions of animals painted approximately 17,000 years ago. The site is no longer open to the public, but can be seen here.