Breaking the Maya Code
Originally released in 2008. Breaking the Maya Code is a documentary/mystery film. directed by David Lebrun.
Starring CCH Pounder, Michael D. Coe, and Ian Graham
Synopsis
The complex and beautiful hieroglyphic script of the ancient Maya was until recently one of the last great undeciphered writing systems. Based on the best-selling book by Michael Coe, called by the New York Times "one of the great stories of 20th century scientific discovery", Breaking the Maya Code traces the epic quest to unlock the secrets of the script across 200 years, nine countries and three continents.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (9 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Night Fire Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breaking the Maya Code about?
The complex and beautiful hieroglyphic script of the ancient Maya was until recently one of the last great undeciphered writing systems. Based on the best-selling book by Michael Coe, called by the...
Who directed Breaking the Maya Code?
Breaking the Maya Code was directed by David Lebrun.
How long is Breaking the Maya Code?
Breaking the Maya Code has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Breaking the Maya Code released?
Breaking the Maya Code was released on May 5, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breaking the Maya Code?
The main cast of Breaking the Maya Code includes CCH Pounder, Michael D. Coe, Ian Graham, Nikolai Grube, Peter Mathews.