In this film we go back 500,000 years to explore the untold story of Homo heidelbergensis, the first human species to inhabit the European continent. Living between 560,000 and 400,000 BC, these early ancestors of the Neanderthals survived harsh ice ages and rapid climate changes, adapting to shifting environments filled with ever-evolving prey and predators. Coming from Africa, they slowly colonized Europe, raising their children in a world where, astonishingly, they may not yet have mastered fire. From Italy to Spain, and from England to Germany, archaeologists are now uncovering the traces of this mysterious and largely unknown period. This journey into the distant past reveals the resilience, ingenuity and secrets of Homo heidelbergensis, shedding new light on the foundations of human history.
Screening: Sunday, May 18th, 11:43-12:36 PM, The Shedd Recital Hall
Length: 52 min
Country: France
Language: French, Spanish
Director: Emma Baus
Producer(s): Tangerine Productions, Minimum Moderne, Anne Labro, Eric Dufour
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