Digging for the History of Man
Digging for the History of Man
1964, German. Directed by Hans-Joachim Hossfeld.
A German Film Award gold medal winning documentary following German archeological digs in Turkey and the Near East. It features Sumerian, Hittite and Hellenic excavations in Urukand and the Sassanids in Ferita.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Digging for the History of Man
Digging for the History of Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1964.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1964
- Original title
- Aus der Geschichte der Menschheit
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Hans-Joachim Hossfeld
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Digging for the History of Man
Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb
2020 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
2023 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
McQueen
2018 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
S4: The Bob Lazar Story
2026 · 8.4/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Directed by John Ford
1971 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Trainwreck: The Real Project X
2025 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
1990 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
2006 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Digging for the History of Man: quick answers
Is Digging for the History of Man worth watching?
Digging for the History of Man doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Digging for the History of Man?
Digging for the History of Man runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Digging for the History of Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Digging for the History of Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Digging for the History of Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Digging for the History of Man yet.
Which OTT platform is Digging for the History of Man on?
Digging for the History of Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1964. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Digging for the History of Man?
If you liked Digging for the History of Man, try Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb, Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, McQueen.
Who directed Digging for the History of Man?
Digging for the History of Man (1964) was directed by Hans-Joachim Hossfeld.