Apocalypto, portrait of the Mayan civilisation
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Apocalypto, Mel Gibson's 2006 epic, is a thrilling and visceral cinematic experience like no other.
Through gripping visual storytelling, Gibson transports viewers directly into the heart of the ancient Mayan civilisation in its twilight hours.
The immersive atmosphere created by the dialogue of the Yucatec Mayans and the jungle settings plunges us irrevocably into the desperate quest of the hero Jaguar Paw.
Rudy Ramos's cinematography is miraculous, revealing hidden beauty even in sequences of brutal violence.
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The pace of the film is frenetic and fast-paced. But Gibson finds moments of art: tender glances between Paw and his family, rituals that pay shamanic respect to the grandeur of nature.
The director's deep passion for authentic portraiture is evident in every shot.
Despite the controversy over the portrayal of indigenous peoples, Gibson rightly values accuracy over sensitivity.
His portrayal honours their advanced cultural achievements rather than propagating the myth of the ‘noble savage’.
Apocalypto is first and foremost a gripping adventure film, but its aesthetic mastery and grand ideas about human progress give it enduring resonance.
A great directorial achievement that transports its viewers through time.
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Nominated for Oscars in the Sound Editing and Makeup categories, but failed to win the top prizes.
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Performed moderately well at the box office on a budget of $40 million, grossing $120 million worldwide.
It received mostly positive reviews from audiences, but more mixed reviews from Western critics, some of whom called it superficial or controversial.
It faced accusations of alleged insensitivity to indigenous cultures, which contributed to its omission from the awards.
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