Altamira Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.00/10 from 3100 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Altamira
Title in Italiano:

Finding Altamira
Title in Português:

Altamira
Title in Français:

Altamira
Title in Türk:

Altamira
Title in Deutsch:

Altamira

Synopsis

Finding Altamira

Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola y de la Pedrueca, in 1868, accidentally discovered Paleolithic paintings with the help of a hunter named Modesto Cubillas inside Altamira's caves, located in Cantabria, northern Spain. Trying to expose their discovery to the academic world so that they could study the paintings, Sautuola incurred the scepticism and discredit of all experts, who claimed that the caves were false and the paintings made by Sautuola himself, in an effort to get rich. Looking for the truth, Sautuola spent the rest of his life fighting to prove that those paintings were real, trying to restore his innocence from the accusations of falsehood launched against him.

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Altamira
Nocturne (Op.46, No. 2)
Frédéric Chopin: Composer
Christopher Glynn: Performer
Altamira
Mark Knopfler: Composer
Polonaise (Op. 40, No.1)
Frédéric Chopin: Composer
Christopher Glynn: Performer
Casta Diva
Vincenzo Bellini: [from the opera "norma"] composed
Sonata in C (K.545)
Maria
Mark Knopfler: Composer
Isolde's Liebestod
Richard Wagner: [from "tristan und isolde"] libretto
Christopher Glynn: Performer
Dream of Bison
Mark Knopfler: Composer
By the Grave
Mark Knopfler: Composer
Prelude (Op. 29, No. 6)
Frédéric Chopin: Composer
Christopher Glynn: Performer
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Onward
Mark Knopfler: Composer
Sonata in G (K.427)
Domenico Scarlatti: Composer
Christopher Glynn: Performer
Marcelino's Despair
Mark Knopfler: Composer
Blue Danube Waltz
Johann Strauss: Composer
Pablo Cediel: Performer
Farewell to Altamira
Mark Knopfler: Composer

User reviews

Emily Lewis
6/10

The soundtrack of Altamira beautifully captures the sense of wonder and discovery experienced by Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola as he stumbled upon the Paleolithic paintings. The music is evocative and transports the listener to a time of mystery and intrigue, perfectly complementing the story of Sautuola's struggle to prove the authenticity of his findings.

Daniel Harris
7/10

The orchestration in the music is powerful and evocative, creating a cinematic experience that complements the visual storytelling of the film.

Patricia Gonzalez
8/10

The use of traditional Spanish instruments in the soundtrack adds an authentic and cultural layer to the storytelling, enhancing the connection to the historical setting of the film.

James King
5/10

On the other hand, some tracks in the soundtrack of Altamira feel repetitive and lack the emotional depth needed to fully convey the gravity of Sautuola's predicament. While the music is pleasant, it occasionally falls short in capturing the complexity and intensity of the historical events depicted in the film.

Karen Parker
10/10

The soundtrack of Altamira beautifully captures the essence of discovery and perseverance. The music perfectly complements the story of Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola's struggle to prove the authenticity of the Paleolithic paintings, evoking a sense of mystery and determination.

Margaret Lewis
7/10

The compositions in the soundtrack evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue, mirroring the quest for truth that Sautuola embarked upon to defend his innocence.

Betty Smith
8/10

The soundtrack of Altamira effectively enhances the audience's immersion into the historical narrative, creating a rich and engaging atmosphere.

Andrew Mitchell
7/10

The soundtrack of Altamira beautifully captures the sense of discovery and wonder associated with Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola's accidental finding of the Paleolithic paintings in the caves.

Laura Walker
7/10

The music effectively conveys the emotional journey of Sautuola as he faced skepticism and disbelief from the academic world regarding the authenticity of the paintings.

Karen Moore
8/10

The music in Altamira skillfully underscores the themes of perseverance, passion, and dedication, resonating with the inspiring story of Sautuola's unwavering belief in the authenticity of the cave paintings.

Daniel Perez
10/10

The emotional depth and richness of the score in Altamira truly immerse the listener in the journey of Sautuola and the profound significance of the cave paintings. The music succeeds in conveying the passion and dedication of Sautuola as he strives to defend the truth against skepticism and adversity, making it a poignant and memorable listening experience.