Woodstock
updated
Wed, Jan 2, 2013 04:43 PM
Photo courtesy of Billings Farm &
Museum
The Woodstock Vermont Film Series next documentary will be Cave
of Forgotten Dreams, on Saturday, Jan. 5, at Billings Farm &
Museum.
Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont's rural heritage,
is hosting the award-winning film, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, on
Saturday, Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. as part of the 3rd Annual Woodstock
Vermont Film Series.
The movie goes, in 1994, a group of scientists discovered a cave
in Southern France, perfectly preserved for over 20,000 years and
containing the earliest known human paintings. Realizing the
cultural significance of the Chauvet Cave, the French government
immediately cut-off all access, save for a few archaeologists and
paleontologists. Documentary filmmaker, Werner Herzog was given
limited access and documented the beautiful artwork created 32,000
years ago.
The film is rated G. Award contributions include New York Film
Critics' Circle Awards, Best Documentary; additional 8 wins & 6
nominations.
Fourteen films and documentaries from around the world have been
selected for the big screen in the museum's theater, with high
definition digital projection and Dolby™ surround-sound. All films
are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities.
Ticket prices: Members: Adults 16 & up, $9 per film. Children
3-15, $5 per film. Non-members: Adults 16 & up, $11 per film.
Children 3-15, $6 per film. For a complete list of screenings and
ticket information: www.billingsfarm.org/filmfest or
802-457-2355.
