The Cave Of Forgotten Dreams

The Cave of Forgotten Dreams Film Guide

1.    When and where was the cave discovered?

San Anfrance, France

2.    Why was a door installed into the opening of the cave?

The door was built to lock out the climate , or to keep the climate from inside the cave.

3.    Where were the red spots discovered and how were they made?

The red spots were inside the cave, believed made by a human with their fingers.

4.    What was the first proof that the drawings were not forgeries?

It takes thousands of years to grow, therefore it was proof it wasn't forgerie.

5.    Why did the scientist believe that the artist created the bison with eight legs?  What other possible reason do you think that this might have been done?

They believed it was suggesting movement, almost as pro-to-cinema/ I think it may have been done with a force of contrast, overlapping, creating sound.

6.    What possible landmark was near the cave?

An arch called Pont d'Arc

7.    Why did the filmmakers think that there might have been dancing in the cave?

Dancing with shadows, with a white wall so they can see their black shadows.

8.    What does the presence of bones indicate?

It indicates that there were cave bears inside, no humans lived inside but did have paintings & ceremonies. 

9.    How did they know that one person created the red dots in different parts of the cave?

Position and movement is what archaeologists think that it was a 6ft tall person who painted that. Another indication was significant detail on hand print with a crooked finger. 

10. What animal is combined with a woman?

A Bisin Cat

11. What was discovered in 2008?  What material was it created from?

SKIP

12. What was most significant about this cave to you?

How all the paintings and footprints are still in tact after thousands and thousands of years ago.