Secrets of the Neanderthals

2024 1h 20m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 60

DocumentaryMysteryHistory

Synopsis

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This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Patrick Stewart
Narrator (voice)
Gabriel Andreu
Older Neanderthal Man
Caroline Colomei
Older Neanderthal Woman
Kareem Alexander
Younger Neanderthal Man
Ibbi El Hani
Younger Neanderthal Woman
Paula Parunov
Neanderthal Child

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ashley Gething
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ashley Gething, shot by Chris Openshaw. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Anže Rozman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Graeme Dawson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Patrick Stewart and Gabriel Andreu and Caroline Colomei carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32065103 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ashley Gething directs. Chris Openshaw behind the camera. Anže Rozman scores. Graeme Dawson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Directed by Ashley Gething, shot by Chris Openshaw. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Anže Rozman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Graeme Dawson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Patrick Stewart and Gabriel Andreu and Caroline Colomei carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt32065103 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 12 themes, including "human evolution", "scientific study", "prehistory", "extinction".