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Chariots of the Gods (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Chariots of the Gods' is a 1970 West German documentary film directed by Harald Reinl. It is based on Erich von Dniken's book 'Chariots of the Gods?', a pseudoscientific book that theorizes extraterrestrials impacted early human life and evolution. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Synopsis
The film begins by introducing the cargo cults established by South Pacific Natives after coming in contact with American planes in World War II. It claims that it is likely that all religions began in a similar fashion. The viewer is then presented with various ancient texts, architecture, and artwork. Some of these include the Bible, the Pyramids, the 'Epic of Gilgamesh', and the Nazca Lines.
Release
The film was redubbed and re-edited by Sunn Classic Pictures for release in the United States in 1973.
Reception
Upon its release in the US, 'Chariots of Gods' grossed $25,948,300.
Film critic Phil Hall said, "They don't make films like this anymore, and we should be glad for that." The film was criticized for a lack of scientific evidence.
Anthropologist Robert Ardrey called it science Fiction.
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