A group of scientists discovered a 20,000-year-old cave in Southern France, containing the earliest known human paintings. The French government restricted access to the Chauvet Cave, except for a few archaeologists and paleontologists. Filmmaker Werner Herzog gained limited access, allowing us to explore the beautiful ancient artwork created 32,000 years ago.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams
The oldest known human artworks are uncovered in exclusive footage from the ancient Chauvet caves in Southern France, offering a unique glimpse into the creative expression of our earliest human ancestors.