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202053 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Prehistoric Worlds

202053 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Five catastrophic events nearly wiped out life on Earth, leading to the extinction of numerous prehistoric creatures and shaping the planet's history.

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Five catastrophic events nearly wiped out life on Earth, leading to the extinction of numerous prehistoric creatures and shaping the planet's history.

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Alexis de Favitskidirector

Alexis de Favitskiwriter

Eleanor Grantwriter

Jean-Christophe Ribotwriter

Jonas Rosaleswriter

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Five catastrophic events shaped the history of life on Earth. In "Prehistoric Worlds," director Alexis de Favitski presents these apocalyptic occurrences, detailing how they led to the extinction of various prehistoric creatures. Experts like Kirk Johnson and François Therrien provide commentary on the environmental changes that triggered these mass extinctions. The film also discusses how early human ancestors adapted and survived through these challenges, setting the stage for the evolution of modern life. Vivid reconstructions illustrate these dramatic shifts in Earth's history.

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See how volcanic eruptions changed prehistoric life.
Meet experts like Kirk Johnson discussing extinction.
Find out what environmental changes led to mass extinction.

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Five catastrophic events are featured in the documentary.
The film has a runtime of 53 minutes.
It includes commentary from experts like François Therrien and Nick Schatzki.
The documentary was produced in three countries: France, Japan, and the United States.

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Paleontology enthusiastsClimate change researchersNatural history fans

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What catastrophic events are discussed in 'Prehistoric Worlds'?

The documentary discusses five catastrophic events that nearly obliterated life on Earth.

Who directed the documentary 'Prehistoric Worlds'?

The documentary was directed by Alexis de Favitski.

What is the duration of 'Prehistoric Worlds'?

The duration of 'Prehistoric Worlds' is 53 minutes.

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