Canada / France / USA,
1981, 100 min
(Alternative: 97 min)
Directed by:
Jean-Jacques AnnaudScreenplay:
Gérard BrachCinematography:
Claude AgostiniComposer:
Philippe SardeCast:
Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Rae Dawn Chong, Franck-Olivier Bonnet, Peter Elliott, George Buza, Joy Boushel, Matt Birman, Stéphane Drouet, Hélène GrégoirePlots(1)
A colossal adventure odyssey that turns back the hands of time to the very beginning of man's existence. 80,000 years ago, when man roamed the earth, he was exposed to the many harsh elements of nature. Against the perilous atmosphere of rugged terrain, rival tribes and savage beasts, Quest for Fire examines a peaceful tribe's search for that all important element fire, and the knowledge to create it. Focusing on human dream as well as realistic insights into pre-historic man, the constant struggle for survival is vividly recreated in this sensational production. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1983 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1983 - Best Make Up/Hair
César Awards
- 1982 - Best Film
- 1982 - Jean-Jacques Annaud (Best Director)
- 1982 - Gérard Brach (Best Screenplay, Original or Adaptation)
- 1982 - Philippe Sarde (Best Original Music)
- 1982 - Claude Agostini (Best Cinematography)
- 1982 - Best Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1983 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
The Saturn Awards
- 1982 - Best International Film
- 1982 - Outstanding Film Award