The mystery of the Rascar Capac mummy

Directed by Frédéric Cordier, co-written with Philippe Molins

Photos © Xavier Rimbaud

Synopsis

"The mystery of the Rascar Capac mummy" is a scientific investigative documentary which seeks to unveil the mystery of the man behind Hergé's famous mummy.
The spectator sets off on a journey of discovery investigating into the pre-Columbian mummies of Chile and Peru which remain among the mysterious treasures of the great museum collections of Europe.

Format: 16/9 - 1x52’ - Colour - HD
Production: UN FILM À LA PATTE, PANORAMIQUE TERRE PRODUCTIONS, MOULINSART, ARTE G.E.I.E. & R.T.B.F.
Fundings: Centre National du Cinéma et de l'image animée, Région Grand Est, Procirep-Angoa
International distribution: ARTE France
Broadcasters: Arte & R.T.B.F.
© 2019

TECHNICAL CREW:
Image: Fabrice Debusschere & Aidan Obrist
Sound: Homar Perez & Benjamin Haim
Editing: David Fernandes
Original music: Stéphane Grégoire
Animations: Jean-Clément Turblin / Motion Agency

FESTIVALS:
- Official selection at the 2nd Festival Les Printemps de l’Archéologie (France), 2022
- Selection out of competition at the 8e P’tit Festival du Film d’Archéologie de Rochefort (Belgium, 2021)
- Official selection at the 12e Festival international du Film d'Archéologie de Nyon (France), 2021
- Official selection at the Archaeology Channel International Film Festival of Eugene (USA), 2021
- "Jules Verne" award at Festival du film d'archéologie d'Amiens (France), 2020
- Official selection at 17e Festival International du Film d'Archéologie de Bordeaux – ICRONOS (France), 2020
- Official selection at 8e edition of Rencontres d'Archéologie de la Narbonnaise (France), 2020