Finding Altamira (2016)

[bankska22]

Life and events of the man who realized one of the most important discoveries of the 19th century: Altamira's caves.

Director: Hugh Hudson
Writers: Olivia Hetreed, José Luis López-Linares
Stars: Clément Sibony, Rupert Everett, Javivi, Antonio Banderas

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[VincentLupo]

Worth a look.

[bankska22]

May pass on this one.

[Fogdude]

I was considering this one until I read the IMDb entry for it. First, Antonio Banderas isn't even listed in the cast unless you click the see more link & then scroll all the way to the bottom for the 'Other cast listed alphabetically', where he's listed with one other person.

Second, this was the first review posted on it:

The man who discovered the Altamira Caves was a shepherd named Modesto Cubillas.

The person who the film says is the discoverer, Marcelino Saenz de Sautola is only the owner of the land but the film insists on giving all the importance to this man. Do you know why?

The family Botin & Sainz de Sautuola is one of the most powerful families in Spain (owners of Santander Bank), they are creepy aristocrats who want to honor his ancestor with a lie. The family Botin & Sainz de Sautuola are who sponsor the film. Poor Modesto Cubillas, you were "only" a shepherd with no money.

[VincentLupo]

So we got a little history rewrite. Happens all the time.

[chouette]

All good points Fog, thanks for the review. I might watch it eventually though, but probably saying this because of the very relax mood I'm in today...