Birth of Civilization
2007, French. Directed by Jacques Malaterre.
With the help of state of the art special effects, this National Geographic documentary attempts to recreate what civilization looked like during the first 8,000 years that human beings lived on Earth.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Details
- Released
- 10 April 2007
- Original title
- Le Sacre de l'homme
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Yves Coppens, Michel Fessler
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Birth of Civilization: quick answers
What should I watch before Birth of Civilization?
Watch A Species Odyssey (2003) and Homo sapiens (2005) first.
What comes after Birth of Civilization?
Next in the series: Les Derniers Secrets de l'humanité (2023).
Is Birth of Civilization worth watching?
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How long is Birth of Civilization?
Birth of Civilization runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Birth of Civilization have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Birth of Civilization on?
Birth of Civilization isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 April 2007. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Birth of Civilization?
If you liked Birth of Civilization, try The Unknown Known, Cover-Up, Inside Deep Throat.
Who directed Birth of Civilization?
Birth of Civilization (2007) was directed by Jacques Malaterre and stars Thierry Frémont, Helmi Dridi, Rabeb Srairi.