APOCALYPTO (MA 15+) Presented in Glorious 35mm

Apocalypto at Revival House Perth

Strap in for Mel Gibson's relentless 2006 survival epic—a visceral chase through the Mayan jungle that plays like a two-hour adrenaline shot directly to the heart. Love him or hate him, Gibson crafted one of the most intense and visually stunning action films of the 2000s, told entirely in Yucatec Maya with no movie stars to distract from the primal story.

Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood) lives peacefully with his small village until Mayan warriors raid his home, slaughtering some and capturing others for human sacrifice in their decaying city. With his pregnant wife and son hidden in a deep pit and time running out, Jaguar Paw must escape his captors and race back through hostile territory before his family perishes.

What follows is pure cinema—a masterclass in visual storytelling that needs no subtitles to convey fear, desperation, and determination. Gibson's camera hurtles through dense jungle, across waterfalls, and into nightmarish cityscapes as Jaguar Paw uses every ounce of cunning to survive. The film's commitment to authenticity in costume, language, and setting creates an immersive experience that feels genuinely ancient and primal.

Dean Semler's cinematography captures both the lush beauty of the jungle and the grimy horror of the collapsing Mayan civilization with equal power. The action choreography is brutal and inventive, turning the pursuit into a showcase of survival tactics and indigenous knowledge.

Controversial for its historical liberties but undeniable as pure filmmaking craft—this is action cinema stripped to its most elemental form.

Present in authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Wednesday, November 19th at 7:45 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: MA15+ - Strong violence and disturbing scenes

Gibson's most visceral film—an unrelenting chase that's as beautiful as it is brutal.