Who
are we? Where did we come from? What makes us human? The two hour special First
Man, premiering on Discovery Channel on January 15 at 9:00
pm, takes viewers on a journey back 25
million years to explore the ancestral roots of man at the time of the great
apes. Featuring stunning cinematography and incredibly realistic and accurate
portrayals, First Man follows the story of one primate tribe with exceptional
skills, highlighting the social, cultural and biological constructs that shaped
their evolution into modern man.
First
Man takes us back 25
million years, bringing the stages of evolution to life through the story of a
tribe of great apes. Which of our ancestors took that first step toward
becoming the First Man?
Drawing
on some of the most recent, spectacular scientific discoveries, First Man
provides a new perspective on humanity's common history. Among the startling
new revelations: most of the great apes began walking on two legs in the trees,
much earlier than previous theories had indicated; laughter is a primal
characteristic, with the great apes guffawing long before modern man; and that
familial and social structure were important, with evidence indicating the
great apes valued relationships and were the first politicians of sorts.
The
captivating film is directed by Frédéric Fougea and Jérome Guiot, with
scientific direction from Pascal Picq, the renowned paleoanthropologist at
France's elite Collége de France. It features strikingly realistic characters brought
to life through prosthetics and makeup based on authentic fossilized skulls and
teeth and performed by the special effects makeup team who worked on 2015's The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
“We
are very excited to offer our viewers this fascinating docu drama which reveals
that there’s much more to human being’s collective history than we ever
thought,” said, Zulfia Waris, V.P Premium & Digital networks, Discovery
Communications India.
First
Man is produced by France's Nilaya Productions, led by Patricia Boutinard
Rouelle. The 90-minute film is a
follow-up to the Odyssey of the Species, Homo Sapiens and Rise of Man trilogy,
which Rouelle conceived for French public television and went on to attract top
audience ratings in 40
countries.
"In the decade since our
first groundbreaking look at the origins of man, both the scientific knowledge
and technology we have to depict this story have progressed so much. It's
thrilling to present this new look at our ancestors in such realistic detail,"
Rouelle said. "This is the story of us, and for the first time, thanks to
these incredible advances, we can truly see glimpses of ourselves in these
early primates."
About
Discovery Communications India
Discovery
Communications India, the country’s leading infotainment player, is dedicated
to satisfying curiosity, engaging and entertaining viewers with high-quality
content through its portfolio of 12
channels including Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery HD World,
Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Kids, Discovery JEET, Animal
Planet HD World, TLC HD World, Discovery Tamil and a premium sports channel
DSPORT. From survival to natural history, wonders of science to extreme jobs,
motoring to travel and lifestyle, and the latest engineering marvels to live
sporting events, each channel offers distinct must-watch programming to engage
viewers across the country.
Discovery
Communications India is a division of Discovery Networks Asia Pacific (DNAP).
For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com
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