Secrets of the Neanderthals Filming Locations (2024)

Secrets of the Neanderthals is Netflix’s new documentary, whose directorial credit goes to Ashley Gething.

Netflix is bringing a new movie soon titled “Secrets of the Neanderthals” which follows Kiri and Ryo and they love each other very much, but Ryo gets kidnapped.

Connect with us and Discover the fascinating and captivating “Secrets of the Neanderthals Filming Locations.” Actor Gabriel Andreou stars as an older male Neanderthal in the film, with Patrick Stewart as the narrator.

Plotline: Neanderthals are an extinct group of ancient humans who lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago. Where did they suddenly disappear? Samples of human remains can still be found in the Neander Valley, Germany. It is said that they had knowledge of spirituality.

When and Where Was Netflix’s Film Secrets of the Neanderthals filmed?

Movie Name	Secrets of the Neanderthals
Genres	Documentary
Filming locations	Iraq, UK, France, Croatia, Gibraltar
Filming Start	2023
Cinematography by	Brendan McGinty
Release Date	May 2, 2024 (United States)

Netflix’s Upcoming Film, Secrets of the Neanderthals, was filmed in different regions and countries like Iraq, the UK, France, Croatia, and Gibraltar. The film crew used several locations to provide a suitable backdrop. The principal photography took place in 2023.

Here is a guide to all the locations of Secrets of the Neanderthals Filming Locations:-

For your convenience, we have found the filming details of this Netflix Film and presented them simply, with features like Image comparison, map, high-quality Images, and behind-the-scenes.

📍Shanidar Cave, Iraq

Address: R6JC+MC7, Goratu, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

Shanidar Cave is an Archaeological site in Iraq, This archaeological site, located on Mount Bradost, within the Zagros Mountains in the Erbil Governorate of the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq, is the primary filming location for the Netflix film.

📍Zagreb, Croatia

Croatia is a Country in the Balkans; the Republic of Croatia is the Primary Chosen Location for Speak No Evil. Zagreb is the Capital of Croatia, as per 2019 census, its total population is 806,341.

The film crew chose Croatia’s northwestern capital, Zagreb, which is world-renowned for its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture and also noted for sites like Zagreb Cathedral, Lotrščak Tower, Museum of Illusions, and Dolac Market.

📍University of Cambridge, UK

East of England and East Anglia’s ceremonial county Cambridgeshire is another chosen filming location for the Secrets of the Neanderthals, filming also took place in Cambridge’s the University of Cambridge featured in the this film.

📍Bruniquel Cave, Bruniquel, France

Bruniquel is a Commune in France. As per the 2015 census, its total population was 611, which is located mainly in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Occitanie region of France.

In the trailer of the series, you can see the aerial view of Bruniquel, France and after looking at some cave views, it seems that the film crew has also shot some scenes in Bruniquel Cave. Bruniquel Cave is an archaeological site near Bruniquel.

📍Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territories and headland, which is located on Spain’s south coast. According to the 2022 census its total population was 32,649. This area is situated on the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426 meter high limestone rock.

Views of Gibraltar are also shown in the trailer of the film because the history of Neanderthals is linked to this place so this area has been chosen to give a real background to the film.

📍Gorham’s Cave, Gibraltar

Location: Southeast face of the Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Gorham’s Cave is a Sea cave in Europe where traces and samples of Neanderthals’ human archetypes are still found. This is an exciting place for filming. The cave exploration scenes were actually shot in Gorham’s Cave.

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People also ask:-

What is the Filming Location of Secrets of the Neanderthals?

Secrets of the Neanderthals was Filmed in Iraq, the UK, France, Croatia, and Gibraltar.

When did Secrets of the Neanderthals start filming?

Secrets of the Neanderthals starts filming in 2023.

Where you can watch Secrets of the Neanderthals?

You can watch Secrets of the Neanderthals on Netflix’s Official Site.

Secrets of the Neanderthals Official Trailer

The upcoming docufilm Secrets of the Neanderthals is scheduled to be released on May 2, 2024, in the United States by Netflix and is available to watch on Netflix’s Official Site.