Topic: Prehistory

Direction Genndy Tartakovsky

Synopsis Primal (TV Series) (2019) introduces us to a prehistoric era where a rugged caveman and a dinosaur, both on the edge of their respective existences, form an extraordinary alliance. United by a shared tragedy, their unusual bond becomes a beacon...

Direction Andrew R. Jones · Adam Valdez

Cast David Attenborough

Synopsis Prehistoric Planet (TV Series) (2022) takes audiences on an extraordinary journey back 66 million years to explore Earth and the dinosaurs that inhabited it. The first season, consisting of five episodes, offers a captivating glimpse into the prehistoric world, enhanced...

Direction Hugo Frassetto

Synopsis Traces (S) (2019) transports viewers to the prehistoric era, specifically 36,000 years ago in the caves of Ardèche. Here, the narrative unfolds around two distinct yet interconnected worlds: the hunters, led by the skilled Gwel, and the artists, with Karou...

Direction Buster Keaton · Edward F. Cline

Cast Buster Keaton · Wallace Beery · Margaret Leahy · Joe Roberts

Synopsis Three Ages (1923) is a silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton, which cleverly mimics the structure of D.W. Griffith's epic "Intolerance." Keaton showcases his versatility as a performer, blending humor and drama to satirize the consequences of...

Direction Chris Wedge · Carlos Saldanha

Synopsis Ice Age (2002) follows the journey of a woolly mammoth named Manny, voiced by Ray Romano, and his chatty sloth companion, Sid, portrayed by John Leguizamo. The duo embarks on a perilous adventure during the onset of a glacial period,...

Direction Nigel Paterson

Cast John Hurt

Direction Jean-Jacques Annaud

Cast Everett McGill · Rae Dawn Chong · Ron Perlman · Nicholas Kadi

Synopsis Quest for Fire (1981) follows the journey of three early humans from a prehistoric tribe who embark on a mission to secure a new source of fire after their own is extinguished. Set in a harsh and unforgiving world, the...

Direction Genndy Tartakovsky

Synopsis Primal: Tales of Savagery (2019) follows the extraordinary journey of a prehistoric man and a dinosaur, both facing the threat of extinction. United by a shared tragedy, their unexpected alliance becomes their sole chance for endurance in a harsh and...

Direction Werner Herzog

Synopsis Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) offers an unprecedented journey into the depths of the Chauvet caves in Southern France, where renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog was granted unique permission to document the earliest known visual expressions of humanity. The film immerses...

Direction Jacques Malaterre · Javier G. Salanova

Synopsis A Species' Odyssey (TV Miniseries) (2003) explores the remarkable journey of humanity, beginning with the pivotal moment when the first primate rose on two legs and ventured into the African savanna. This epic tale spans 7 million years, chronicling the...

Direction Steve Martino · Mike Thurmeier

Synopsis Ice Age: Scrat's Continental Crack-Up (S) (2010) follows the beloved trio of Manny, Diego, and Sid as they face their most daunting challenge yet. A massive cataclysm causes an entire continent to break away and drift into the open sea,...

Direction Richard Dale · Pierre de Lespinois

Synopsis Walking with Cavemen (TV Miniseries) (2003) delves into the fascinating journey of human evolution, serving as a compelling successor to the acclaimed series "Walking with Dinosaurs" and "Walking with Beasts." Led by the insightful Professor Robert Winston, this documentary series...

Direction Tim Haines

Synopsis Walking with Monsters (TV Miniseries) (2005) is a captivating 90-minute documentary that delves into the fascinating era of life on Earth before the age of dinosaurs. The series begins its journey in the Cambrian Period, approximately 530 million years ago,...

Direction Jasper James

Synopsis Sea Monsters: A Walking with Dinosaurs Trilogy (TV Miniseries) (2003) takes viewers on an extraordinary underwater expedition through millions of years of prehistoric history. The intrepid host navigates seven distinct marine environments, each teeming with a remarkable array of ancient...

Direction Masaya Fujimori

Synopsis You Are Umasou (2010) follows the journey of a maternal Maiasaura who adopts a lost egg, only to hatch a Tyrannosaurus. The Maiasaura, defying her herd's expectations, decides to nurture both her biological offspring, named Light, and the Tyrannosaurus, whom...

Direction Tim Haines · Jasper James

Synopsis Walking with Dinosaurs (TV Miniseries) (1999) takes viewers on an extraordinary journey through the prehistoric eras of the Cretaceous, Triassic, and Jurassic periods, utilizing cutting-edge technology to vividly recreate the world of dinosaurs. This groundbreaking series delves into the appearance,...

Direction Jacques Malaterre

Cast Helmi Dridi · Rabeb Srairi · Philippe Kara-Mohamed

Direction Charlotte Scott

Cast David Attenborough · Diego Pol · Ben Garrod

Synopsis Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur (TV) (2016) follows renowned naturalist David Attenborough as he delves into the extraordinary tale of uncovering and reassembling the remains of the largest dinosaur ever identified, a newly discovered species of titanosaur, in the vast...

Direction Carlos Saldanha

Synopsis Gone Nutty (S) (2002) follows the misadventures of Scrat, who is meticulously adding the final acorn to his vast and orderly collection. However, his efforts are thwarted when the acorn repeatedly resurfaces, causing the entire stash to tumble through a...

Direction Nigel Marven · Karen Kelly · Sid Bennett · Matthew Thompson

Cast Nigel Marven · Rod Arthur · Suzanne McNabb · David Jason