“Quest For Fire” is a movie directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud which was released in 1981. I highly rate the story of the movie for its simplicity and uniqueness. The film developed a set of gestures and a simplistic language for the Ulams and Ivaka Tribe. The story takes place in prehistoric time some 80,000 years ago when three prehistoric tribesmen struggle in searching natural source of fire for their survival and comfort. They search for a flame that would replace the fire their tribe has lost. The path of the three tribesmen was not easy as they travel the savanna, encountered some mammoths and sabre-toothed tigers and even cannibalistic tribes just to seek fire. Some 80,000 years ago fire meant power. Fortunately, they retrieve the source of fire from a primitive group of cannibals and a female Ivaka prisoner named Ika escapes death. This film is timeless and has no language barriers. It is set in the past evolution of human history and makes you wonder if you could survive if placed in the same circumstances.
At first I thought the movie was stupid because nobody was saying anything but when I understand the film’s concept I found it amusing. The story is interesting and well-acted, especially considering that the cast was working with limitations of not speaking but only grunts and groans. This is a great film with unique prehistoric survival adventure. Director Annaud with his team tells their tale with dramatic simplicity and virtually no dialogue, but the points made are powerful. While the movie goes on, we get lessons on how different cultures can learn from each other.
I appreciated that the movie offered a good glimpse at the cause of conflict between the two tribes. Even in today’s world we face the fact that there are conflicts; ideological or religious difference. Overall, the story was simple but well told and meaningful. A must-see movie. This is a well-done, well made film all around. The film was nominated for Six Cesar Awards in 1981, winning those for Best Film and Best Director. In 1983, it won the Academy Award for Makeup and in five categories in the Genie Awards.
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