This film might not be for the squeamish. It is a view of the ancient world after the dinosaurs and before civilizations began, so you get to see the triumphs and tragedies and the survival of the fittest of prehistoric peoples. It is graphic and intense, showing how these people manage to survive against the odds whether dealing with enemies or natural phenomena such as volcanic eruptions. The attempts to find food leaves nothing to the imagination as antelope become fair game for undeveloped humans who simply reach into their hives to pull out meat and the nutrients that somehow they can get from the blood. There's even a little bit of cannibalism as evidenced by a man wanting control and taking a huge bite out of his rival.
Then there are tribes separated by looks, with darker hair prehistoric men coming up against lighter haired tribes, looking on each other in both fear and awe, and you never know how they are going to react. Surprisingly, among this seemingly barbaric world, there are often compromises and silent treaties of peace, and the site of the different colored hair tribes examining each other is both profound and funny.
Then there are the different views of each of their artistic attempts, and live entertainment are being performed for amusement. It's amazing because it shows the advancements of society before civilization really began, yet there is an underlying sense that it could turn at any minute back to violence and carnage. Even with just grunts and screaming and a minimal music score, this will keep your attention. Probably one of the underrated science fiction gems of the 1970's, although I really can't say how fictional or scientific it is.
Then there are tribes separated by looks, with darker hair prehistoric men coming up against lighter haired tribes, looking on each other in both fear and awe, and you never know how they are going to react. Surprisingly, among this seemingly barbaric world, there are often compromises and silent treaties of peace, and the site of the different colored hair tribes examining each other is both profound and funny.
Then there are the different views of each of their artistic attempts, and live entertainment are being performed for amusement. It's amazing because it shows the advancements of society before civilization really began, yet there is an underlying sense that it could turn at any minute back to violence and carnage. Even with just grunts and screaming and a minimal music score, this will keep your attention. Probably one of the underrated science fiction gems of the 1970's, although I really can't say how fictional or scientific it is.