Cave of Forgotten Dreams

The Cave of Forgotten Dreams Film Guide

1.   When and where was the cave discovered?

The cave was discovered in Southern France in 1994

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

The door installed into the opening of the cave to avoid compromising the climate inside.

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

The red spots were discovered at the original entrance before the cliff collapse and close the entrance. The palm of human hand made them.

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

The presence of the calcite in concretion on the drawing takes thousand years to grow so the drawings were not forgeries.

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?

The artist created the bison with eight to show the animal in motion.

6.   What possible landmark was near the cave?

The possible landmark near the cave is a forest including animals leaving in it.

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

8.   What does the presence of bones indicate?

The bones discovered are animals’ and no single human bones among these bones. That indicate humans did not live in the cave.

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

They know a single person created the red dots because the evidence shows that the person was 6 ft. tall and has a crooked little finger. So that may indicate the same person made the red dots.

10. What animal is combined with a woman?

The animal combined with a woman is the bison

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

The Venus of Hohle Fels was discovered in 2008 made from ivory.

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