Dir: Mel Gibson
Cast: Gerardo Taracena, Raoul Max Trujillo, Dalia Hernández
138mins · 2006 · US, Mexico · Certificate: 18 · Maya · English · Subtitled
Introduced by Depot Chair of Trustees Robert Senior, Apocalypto is set in the Mayan civilisation. A man's idyllic presence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, and he is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression. Through a twist of fate, he will make a desperate break to return home and save his way of life. 'An impeccably crafted action-adventure that starts fast and never lets up' - Seattle Times. For guidance on potentially triggering material, please visit the BBFC website.
