Chauvet Cave: in the footsteps of prehistoric artists

Discovered 30 years ago, Chauvet Cave is one of the world’s most extraordinary prehistoric archaeological sites. Directed by Alexis de Favitski, this documentary offers a deep scientific investigation into the cave, home to the oldest known cave paintings in Europe, dating back 36,000 years. By interweaving physical evidence, digital reconstructions, and symbolic interpretations, the film presents Chauvet as more than an artistic sanctuary—it is a complex archaeological site where art, myth, and communal life converge. A captivating scientific journey into the very origins of human expression.