The main events of Apocalypto unfold in 1517 on the Yucatán Peninsula in Central America. A young native man, Jaguar Paw, lives peacefully with his tribe in a small jungle village — until one day, it is attacked by a violent neighboring tribe. The survivors are taken captive and led to a massive stone city. There, the local priest plans to sacrifice the men and sell the women into slavery.
Jaguar Paw realizes that his fate is sealed — but destiny has other plans. Soon, he witnesses his captors fall victim to a curse foretold by a sick little girl, who had prophesied the fall of an entire civilization.
This week, we’re screening a masterpiece by Mel Gibson.
If you've ever been curious about the Mayan civilization, this film will immerse you in its atmosphere like never before.