Rätselhafte Venus (2022)

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Paleolithic: a mysterious and enigmatic period. Hard to grasp from today's point of view. How did people live then, how did their communities function? What does the statue of the Venus of Willendorf tell us about them? ... The Venus of Willendorf, an ingeniously crafted 29,000-year-old statue of a woman, is a naked and sensual witness to the early Stone Age. Who does he represent? Is it a real depiction of a woman or an ideal? Is it a tribute to women mothers? Analysis of the famous statue and other archaeological finds from Austria and the Czech Republic shows that Paleolithic life was more diverse than previously thought, including the role of women, who very likely performed the same activities as men. They were hunters of big game and guardians of ancient knowledge. Take us back 29,000 years to people who were a lot more like us than we think.

Director: Klaus Steindl
Genre: Documentary
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Production: ORF, ZDF, ARTE
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

excavation, ice age, prehistory, vienna, austria, archeology, art museum, minority communities, art documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rätselhafte Venus about?
Paleolithic: a mysterious and enigmatic period. Hard to grasp from today's point of view. How did people live then, how did their communities function? What does the statue of the Venus of Willendorf tell us about them? ... The Venus of Willendorf, an ingeniously crafted 29,000-year-old statue of a woman, is a naked and sensual witness to the early Stone Age. Who does he represent? Is it a real depiction of a woman or an ideal? Is it a tribute to women mothers? Analysis of the famous statue and other archaeological finds from Austria and the Czech Republic shows that Paleolithic life was more diverse than previously thought, including the role of women, who very likely performed the same activities as men. They were hunters of big game and guardians of ancient knowledge. Take us back 29,000 years to people who were a lot more like us than we think.
Who directed Rätselhafte Venus?
Rätselhafte Venus was directed by Klaus Steindl.
Who stars in Rätselhafte Venus?
Rätselhafte Venus stars Eszter Hollósi, Nicole Weber, Peter Faerber.
What genre is Rätselhafte Venus?
Rätselhafte Venus is a Documentary film.
Where was Rätselhafte Venus produced?
Rätselhafte Venus was produced in Austria.