La guerre du feu

"A Science Fantasy Adventure"

Feb 12 1982 R 1h 40m
Adventure, Drama, History

In the prehistoric world, a Cro-Magnon tribe depends on an ever-burning source of fire, which eventually extinguishes. Lacking the knowledge to start a new fire, the tribe sends three warriors on a quest for more. With the tribe's future at stake, the warriors make their way across a treacherous landscape full of hostile tribes and monstrous beasts. On their journey, they encounter Ika, a woman who has the knowledge they seek.

Plot

Anthony Burgess created the primitive language for the early humans in this prehistoric adventure about a trio of warriors who travel the savanna, encountering sabre-toothed tigers, mammoths and cannibalistic tribes in search of a flame that would replace the fire their tribe has lost.

Written by

Gérard Brach, J.H. Rosny Sr.

Directed by

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Production Countries

Canada, France, United States of America

Production Companies

Belstar Productions, Stéphan Films, International Cinema Corporation (ICC), Ciné Trail, Gruskoff Film Organization, Famous Players Limited, 20th Century Fox, Royal Bank of Canada

Languages

No Language

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 8 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
25,116
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
79
Popularity
NA