The movie Apocalypto, directed by Mel Gibson, was released in theaters.
Filming of Apocalypto took place primarily in Mexico, featuring Mayan culture and language.
Mel Gibson announced the making of Apocalypto, a film set in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica focusing on the decline of the Mayan civilization.
Jaguar Paw and the men of his village go out hunting to provide food and resources for their people.
The village is attacked by a group of Maya warriors looking for captives; many villagers are killed or taken captive including Jaguar Paw's family.
Jaguar Paw and other captives are taken to the Maya city and held prisoner as the captors prepare for a ritual sacrifice.
Jaguar Paw manages to escape his captors just before the human sacrifice ceremony.
Jaguar Paw runs through dense jungle, pursued by Maya warriors attempting to recapture him.
After a tense chase, Jaguar Paw eludes his pursuers and returns to his village.
