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Finding Altamira

Original title: Altamira
  • 20162016
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
2.8K
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Antonio Banderas in Finding Altamira (2016)
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Life and events of the man who realized one of the most important discoveries of the 19th century: Altamira's caves.Life and events of the man who realized one of the most important discoveries of the 19th century: Altamira's caves.Life and events of the man who realized one of the most important discoveries of the 19th century: Altamira's caves.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
2.8K
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  • Director
    • Hugh Hudson
  • Writers
    • Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
    • José Luis López-Linares(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Clément Sibony
    • Rupert Everett
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hugh Hudson
  • Writers
    • Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
    • José Luis López-Linares(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Clément Sibony
    • Rupert Everett
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    • 21User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
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    Finding Altamira
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    Finding Altamira (2016)
    Clément Sibony in Finding Altamira (2016)
    Clément Sibony and Irene Escolar in Finding Altamira (2016)
    Pierre Niney in Finding Altamira (2016)
    Rupert Everett and Golshifteh Farahani in Finding Altamira (2016)
    Javivi in Finding Altamira (2016)
    Rupert Everett, Henry Goodman, and José Luis Esteban in Finding Altamira (2016)
    Antonio Banderas, Maryam d'Abo, and Henry Goodman in Finding Altamira (2016)
    Henry Goodman in Finding Altamira (2016)
    Antonio Banderas and Allegra Allen in Finding Altamira (2016)
    Antonio Banderas, Gonzalo Cunill, and Lluís Soler in Finding Altamira (2016)
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    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Marcelino
    Clément Sibony
    Clément Sibony
    • Émile Cartailhac
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Monseñor
    Javivi
    Javivi
    • Harlé
    • (as Javivi Gil Valle)
    Irene Escolar
    Irene Escolar
    • María adulta
    Pierre Niney
    Pierre Niney
    • Paul Ratier
    Nicholas Farrell
    Nicholas Farrell
    • Vilanova
    Allegra Allen
    • Young María Sautuola
    Lluís Soler
    Lluís Soler
    • Mero
    Tábata Cerezo
    Tábata Cerezo
    • Pasi
    Golshifteh Farahani
    Golshifteh Farahani
    • Conchita
    Chantal Garsan
    • Soprano
    Concha Hidalgo
    Concha Hidalgo
    • Marquesa
    Katie Paterson
    • Carolina
    Henry Goodman
    Henry Goodman
    • De los Ríos
    Maryam d'Abo
    Maryam d'Abo
    • Elena
    José Luis Esteban
    • Padre Tomás
    Gonzalo Cunill
    • Cubillas
    • Director
      • Hugh Hudson
    • Writers
      • Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
      • José Luis López-Linares(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Antonio Banderas was offered to visit the real Altamira cave, but he refused the offer. The cave has been closed to the general public since 2002 because public attendance was deteriorating the paintings. Banderas felt unfair to be granted a special permission and instead worked on the faithful replica which was built in a museum near the cave in 2001.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the movie, it is said that Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola died in 1889. He actually died on June 2, 1888.
    • Soundtracks
      Nocturne (Op.46, No. 2)
      Composed by Frédéric Chopin

      Performed by Christopher Glynn (piano)

    User reviews21

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    Top review
    7/10
    History and science meet a too drawn out dramatic narrative
    I gave this a seven, because of the historical importance of the Altamira cave paintings. But as film itself goes, it rates a 6. History saves this film. The depiction of the work of the paleolithic art is accurate, though somewhat blurred in its depiction. The background of this film was too drawn out however, to allow for a better rating. It steers to closely to a Hallmark movie, rather than a dramatic historic narrative. To me, when actual historic dialog is lacking, as little as possible should be added to fill in the blanks. I almost stopped watching it due to the tedium of the dialogue. The acting was good. It was probably Banderas's best work since the 13th warrior. He was very believable in the role of Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola. Though his accent still detracts from his performance, even in a Spanish role. Rupert Everett shows once again his great talent. It is sad that his attitude has led to the downfall of his career. The other character actors were somewhat bland but acceptable. As it is the case with any historical film, that teaches as well as entertains, the audience and mankind can only benefit. A must watch for amateur historians.
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    • alanpgini
    • Dec 22, 2016

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 2016 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Spain
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Altamira
    • Filming locations
      • Santander, Cantabria, Spain
    • Production companies
      • El Maestro de Altamira, A.I.E.
      • Fox International Productions
      • Mogambo
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €8,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,341,205
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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