A Neanderthal man’s journey across ancient Europe and his encounter with homo sapiens. Based on Marc Klapczynski’s book Aô, Ancient Man.

Prod companies: Sofilm (Bulgaria), UGC YM (France)

Backers: France 2 Cinéma, Canal+

Producers:Patrick Sandrin, Yves Marmion

Budget: $18.4m

Intl sales: UGC YM

Director: Jacques Malaterre

Screenplay: Jacques Malaterre, Michel Fessler, Philippe Isard

DoP: Sabine Lancelin

Production Design: tba

Cast: Simon Sutton, Aruna Shields, Helmi Dridi, Vessela Kazakova

Locations: Ukraine, Bulgaria, France

Shooting dates: Jan 21­-July 30 2009

Contact: Patrick Sandrin, Sofilm, (359) 963 23 10

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