Directed by Mel Gibson and produced by Icon Film, "Apocalypto" was filmed on location in Mexico and Costa Rica. The production team spent months researching and recreating the Mayan civilization, consulting with historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists to ensure accuracy. The cast, comprising mostly indigenous actors, underwent rigorous training to learn the Mayan languages and perform complex rituals.
Directed by Mel Gibson and produced by Icon Film, "Apocalypto" was filmed on location in Mexico and Costa Rica. The production team spent months researching and recreating the Mayan civilization, consulting with historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists to ensure accuracy. The cast, comprising mostly indigenous actors, underwent rigorous training to learn the Mayan languages and perform complex rituals.