The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave (2022)
Over 35 meters below sea in France’s Calanque National Park hides the entry to one of cave art’s greatest masterpieces: the Cosquer Cave. Only accessible underwater, this incredible cave adorned with paintings more than 27 000 years old is little known, yet threatened by rising sea levels. In order for its preservation and to make it accessible to the largest number of people, the Southern Region (Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur) is creating a full-sized replica of this hidden gem and its incredible paintings.
Director: Marie Thiry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: April 1, 2022
Screenplay
Production: Gedeon Programmes, ARTE France Cinéma
Language: Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World
Keywords
cave, nature
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave about?
- Over 35 meters below sea in France’s Calanque National Park hides the entry to one of cave art’s greatest masterpieces: the Cosquer Cave. Only accessible underwater, this incredible cave adorned with paintings more than 27 000 years old is little known, yet threatened by rising sea levels. In order for its preservation and to make it accessible to the largest number of people, the Southern Region (Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur) is creating a full-sized replica of this hidden gem and its incredible paintings.
- Who directed The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave?
- The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave was directed by Marie Thiry.
- How long is The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave?
- The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave?
- The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave is a Documentary film.
- What are the themes of The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave?
- The themes of The Mysteries of Cosquer Cave include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.