(Chauvet, voyage aux origines)

Content: In December 1994, an archaeological marvel hidden deep inside France's Gorges de l'Ardèche was revealed to the modern world for the very first time: the Chauvet cave. Scientists immediately recognised the importance of this discovery. Sealed by a landslide more than 20,000 years ago, the cave had been extraordinarily well preserved. With over 1,000 paintings adorning its walls, Chauvet is a cave art jewel. How were the hidden chambers first formed? Who created the extraordinary art? And how can we preserve it for future generations? Follows a 30-year archaeological, geological and artistic adventure as scientists endeavour to understand and conserve this exceptional record of humanity's distant past.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

59 minutes

Year:

2025

Directors:

Guy Padovani

Production companies:

France•tv Studio,

France Télévisions,

CNC

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Crews:

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