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Movie Description
During the Ice Age, the fire used by a clan of cavemen is extinguished during a battle. Subsequently, three members leave in search of new embers to renew their flame. This journey proves to be more event-filled than expected, however; for example, they rescue a young cavewoman from cannibalistic savages and she leads them to her tribe, where the trio learns the secrets of fire -- and love.
Synopsis
A prehistoric odyssey set at the dawn of mankind, when the first proto-humans let their fire go out and are forced to search for more across an untamed world. Well researched and realistic. Academy Award Nominations: Best Make-Up.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen
Single Side - Dual Layer
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Jean-Jacques Annaud - Director
2. Rae Dawn Chong - Star
3. Michael Gruskoff - Star
4. Ron Pearlman - Star
Featurette
Text/Galleries:
Photo Galleries (15)
The special language spoken by the actors was created by the technical advisor, Anthony Burgess.
Filmed in Kenya, Scotland, Iceland, and Canada.
Copyright 1982 20th Century Fox.
Industry Reviews
4 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t delves into the filth of our forefather's existence, revealing the cruelty of their struggle to survive. There's also a heart-rending love story, humour, and the titular action-packed quest..."
Total Film - Total Film Staff (10/01/2006)
"The film is so well crafted and has such a relentless narrative drive that it quickly becomes absorbing."
Sight and Sound - Geoffrey Macnab (10/01/2006)
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