Quest for fire / Michael Gruskoff presents an ICC International Cinema Corporation production of a Jean-Jacques Annaud film ; screenplay, Gerard Brach ; produced by John Kemeny and Denis Heroux ; directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Container of (work): Guerre du feu (Motion picture) Container of (expression): Guerre du feu (Motion picture). English.
Notes:
Everett McGill, Rae Dawn Chong, Ron Perlman, Nameer El-Kadi. Originally issued as a motion picture in 1981. Based on the novel by J.H. Rosny, Sr. Special features: Audio commentaries by Jean-Jaques Annaud, Michael Gruskoff, Ron Perlman and Rae Dawn Chong; 15 video galleries with director's commentary; theatrical trailer; Quest for fire adventure featurette.
Summary:
"Set 80.000 years ago, this accomplished 'cinematic spectacle' (New York Magazine), follows the lives of four tribes of early man--each with their own customs and stages of development. As they all face perilous terrain, human rivals and savage predators, one peaceful tribe searches for the element that will bring comfort and safety to all of mankind: fire. While celebrating human drama, this stunning film, shot on locatioon in Scotland, Iceland, Canada and Kenya, also offers fascinating insights into prehistoric man's survival"--Container.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)856520470
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
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