DVD release of the 2006 motion picture. Special features: Becoming Mayan: making "Apocalypto" deleted scene with optional commentary by director Mel Gibson and co-writer Farhad Safinia; feature commentary by director Mel Gibson and co-writer Farhad Safinia. Participants: Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Hernandez, Johnthan Brewer, Morris Birdyellowhead, Carlos Emilio Baex, Amilcar Ramirez, Israel Contreras, Israel Rios, Espiridion Acosta Cache, Mayra Serbulo, Iazua Larios, Lorena Hernandex, Itandehui Gutierrex, Sayuri Gutierrez. Audience: MPAA rating: R; for sequences of graphic violence and disturbing images.
Summary:
As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, the rulers insist the key to prosperity is to build more temples and offer human sacrifices. Directed by Mel Gibson; written by Mel Gibson and Farhad Safinia; produced by Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey. Director of photography, Dean Semler; editor, John Wright; music, James Horner; costume designer, Mayes C. Bubeo; production designer, Tom Sanders; hair and make-up designer, Aldo Signoretti.
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