Two dinosaurs are the focus of a paleontological project: one fictional from a 1969 film and the other, Concavenator corcovatus, discovered in 2003 in Cuenca, Spain.
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Two dinosaurs are the focus of a paleontological project: one fictional from a 1969 film and the other, Concavenator corcovatus, discovered in 2003 in Cuenca, Spain.
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At the Las Hoyas site in Cuenca, Spain, researchers study the Concavenator corcovatus, a dinosaur discovered in 2003. They also investigate a fictional dinosaur created by Ray Harryhausen for the 1969 film The Valley of Gwangi. The documentary intertwines paleontological research and cinematic history. It runs for 73 minutes and offers insight into the relationship between real and imagined creatures in film and science.
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Why Watch
- See the connection between film and paleontology.
- Meet Ray Harryhausen's dinosaur creation.
- Find out about the Concavenator's discovery.
Did You Know
- The Concavenator corcovatus was discovered in 2003.
- The Valley of Gwangi was released in 1969.
- Las Hoyas site is located in Cuenca, Spain.
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What is the Concavenator corcovatus?
The Concavenator corcovatus is a real dinosaur whose remains were discovered in 2003 at the Las Hoyas site in Cuenca, Spain.
Who created the fictional dinosaur in The Valley of Gwangi?
The fictional dinosaur in The Valley of Gwangi was created by special effects genius Ray Harryhausen.
When was The Valley of Gwangi released?
The Valley of Gwangi was released in 1969.
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