Ode to the Dawn of Man

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Sean Bergin
Sean Bergin

Self

Harmen Fraanje
Harmen Fraanje

Self

Ernst Reijseger
Ernst Reijseger

Self

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    In Cave of Forgotten Dreams, celebrated German film director Werner Herzog gained exclusive access to film the 32,000 year old Chauvet caves, which contain the earliest known pictorial creations of humankind. In this follow-up film, Ode to the Dawn of Man, Herzog shows us an insight into the construction of the film’s score with footage and interviews with composer Ernst Reijseger and pianist Harmen Fraanje. Ode to the Dawn of Man draws us into the creation of the truly epic music used in Herzog’s awe-inspiring documentary and the magic created by all those involved including the musicians, composer and Herzog himself. –iTunes

  • Release Date

    2011-05-16

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    7.5

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    3.8 starts
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    English

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