“Caves of Forgotten Dreams” gives the viewer a detailed look into the Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc cave in southern France, which holds the earliest known visions of mankind. Although access to the caves has been extremely limited due to concerns that overexposure could damage the invaluable drawings, Herzog was granted permission to film by using special lights that emit no heat.

"“We were completely blown away by this tour-de-force from Wener Herzog,” IFC Entertainment president Jonathan Sehring said in a statement. “This is what great 3-D technology was created for and we really couldn’t be more excited to work with History Films, the producers, and Werner to bring this awe inspiring film to American audiences.”

Herzog has been one of the most prolific and unconventional filmmakers working recently, peppering his resume with odd dramas (Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?) alongside the insightful docs (Grizzly Man, Enounters at the End of the World). Now this, a 3D documentary in a cave that seems more suited to James Cameron's sensibilities.

Have you ever seen a Werner Herzog movie before?

Source: IndieWire