In an intriguing twist to the skeleton of a thriller, 'The Footprint of Evil,' directed by Manuel Ríos San Martín, is set at the Atapuerca archaeological site in Burgos. The plot begins with the discovery of the dead body of a young woman in a depiction of a Neanderthal burial, suggesting a ritual murder. Starring Blanca Suárez and Daniel Grao, who portray two police officers with a romantic and traumatic past, this investigation, reviving an unresolved case from six years ago, is intertwined with the rich history of Atapuerca, marked by astonishing archaeological discoveries, including cannibalized remains of hominins and, more recently, a new episode of cannibalism dated to the Neolithic.
The narrative delves into the dark traces of cannibalism at Gran Dolina and the new discovery in the El Mirador cave, which sheds light on a social conflict rather than the usual context of famine. This discovery, which involves the remains of eleven individuals dated to approximately 5,700 years ago, reinforces the tension between groups as a backdrop to human violence throughout history. Atapuerca, recognized as a World Heritage Site since 2000, continues to surprise the world with impressive findings, such as those that altered the dates of the 'First European' and revealed new species, thereby reaffirming its status as a reference paleontological site and a perfect setting for the film's intriguing story.
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