Caves of Forgotten Dreams

Release Date: September 13th, 2010

Starring: Werner Herzog

Director: Werner Herzog

Writer: Werner Herzog

Studio: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

Genre: Documentary

“Caves of Forgotten Dreams” is a documentary, written and directed by Werner Herzog. It is a first 3D film of Herzog, which offers us the exclusive facts about the Chauvet Cave. Placed in Southern France, the cave has always been the object of special interest for many of the scientists, historians and usual public. Herzog has gained an exclusive access to the cave, closed for general public because of a high level of toxins, produced inside the cave.

The Herzog’s crew, which consisted only of three men (the cinematographer, the sound recorder, and the assistant) permitted to enter the cave, had to wear special costumes and shoes to protect themselves from evaporation of carbon dioxide and radon.

The documentary tells the story of the Chauvet Cave, which both mystical and astonishing. The film is based on the unique footage and breathtaking shots of inside and outside of the Chauvet Cave, including the fascinating shots of the natural bridge called Pont d'Arc, which is situated not far from the cave. Besides the picturesque sights and shots of rare pictorial creations, considered to be the oldest known in the world, the documentary is also provided by interviews with historians and scientists.

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Waiting for Superman

Release Date: September 24th, 2010

Starring: The Black Family, Geoffrey Canada, The Esparza Family, The Hill Family, George Reeves

Director: Davis Guggenheim

Writer: Davis Guggenheim, Billy Kimball

Studio: Paramount Vantage

Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes

In “Waiting for Superman” documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim explores the reasons of a low level of education, provided by most of public schools in USA. Every day hundreds of thousands pupils go in to school. Their parents hope to give their kids the education, which will help them to find a decent job in future. But according to statistics, the level of education of their children needs something to be desired. What is the reason?

Guggenheim follows the school life of five different students: Anthony, Bianca, Daisy, Emily and Francisco to reveal the shortcomings of the educational system in US. It is well known, that the system needs new reforms, while the situation is really frustrating. But in spite of all the previous school reforms, which cost the country considerable sums of money, the situation didn’t get any better. The modern system of education in public schools is rather disappointing. Instead of encouraging the young generation to study, sustaining and developing their abilities and talents, it suppresses any desire to study.

The documentary by Guggenheim analyses the problems of learning in modern schools and tries to find the way out of the crisis.

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