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Directed by Mel Gibson, Apocalypto is set in the declining period of the Maya civilization in the early 16th century. The story follows Jaguar Paw, a young Mesoamerican hunter, and his fellow tribesmen who are captured by an invading force seeking human sacrifices to appease their gods during a famine. After a miraculous escape, Jaguar Paw must sprint through the jungle to save his pregnant wife and young son. Cinematic Achievements

The footage was grainy, shot on a consumer MiniDV camera, the kind tourists brought to ruins. Night-vision green. At first, she saw only leaves—enormous, dripping ferns. Then the camera panned up. index of apocalypto 2006 39link39 link