Unknown: Cave of Bones

DocumentaryScienceHistory

2023, Movie, 1h 33min

Journey to South Africa’s Cradle of Mankind, where Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger has found the world’s oldest graveyard — which is not human. If Lee and his team can prove that this ancient, small brained, ape-like creature practiced complex burial rituals, it will change everything we know about hominid evolution and the origins of belief.

Country: United States

Director:

Mark Mannucci

Cast:

Lee Berger

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Critic Archi Sengupta

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A surprisingly emotional and engaging experience.

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Jeanette Uffelmann

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Interesant - men det fokus der er på personerne og hele stilen i dokumentaren er for ophøjet.

1 year ago

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Unknown: Cave of Bones is a documentary that delves into the mysteries of human evolution. Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger has made a groundbreaking discovery in South Africa's Cradle of Mankind: the world's oldest graveyard, which belongs to an ancient, small-brained, apelike creature. This find has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of hominid evolution and the origins of belief. By examining these underground clues from over 250,000 years ago, scientists hope to uncover answers about our early relatives and the true meaning of humanity. The film takes viewers on a journey to uncover the secrets of our past and challenges our understanding of what it means to be human.

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You can stream Unknown: Cave of Bones on: Netflix

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