“Apocalypto” (2006) is an action-adventure film directed by Mel Gibson. The film is set in the declining days of the Maya civilization and stars Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Hernández, Jonathan Brewer, and Carlos Emilio Báez.

“Apocalypto” follows Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood), a young Maya hunter who is captured by an invading force after his village is attacked. The film chronicles Jaguar Paw’s desperate struggle for survival as he tries to escape from his captors and return to his family.

The story unfolds in a tumultuous period of the Maya civilization, focusing on themes of survival, freedom, and the clash between cultures. As Jaguar Paw faces various challenges, the film explores the brutality and complexity of the Maya society while offering a gripping narrative of personal resilience.