Out of the Maya Tombs
Synopsis
Over the past 50 years, thousands of exquisitely painted Maya vases, almost all looted from tombs, have flooded into public and private collections. These amazing works of art, filled with humor and mystery, have opened an extraordinary window on the Maya past. But the race to unearth these treasures has destroyed temples and palaces, culminating in the takeover of entire ancient cities by looter armies. OUT OF THE MAYA TOMBS (formerly titled DANCE OF THE MAIZE GOD) enters the world of the vases to explore the royal life and rich mythology of the Maya, as well as the tangled issues involved in the collection and study of Maya art. The story is told by villagers, looters, archaeologists, scholars, dealers and curators. For each, these vases have a radically different value and meaning.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lebrun
- Original Title
- Out of the Maya Tombs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Night Fire Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lebrun
Department Leadership Roster
David Lebrun
Director
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What is Out of the Maya Tombs about?
Over the past 50 years, thousands of exquisitely painted Maya vases, almost all looted from tombs, have flooded into public and private collections. These amazing works of art, filled with humor and mystery, have opened an extraordinary window on the Maya past. But the race to unearth these treasures has destroyed temples and palaces, culminating in the takeover of entire ancient cities by looter armies. OUT OF THE MAYA TOMBS (formerly titled DANCE OF THE MAIZE GOD) enters the world of the vases to explore the royal life and rich mythology of the Maya, as well as the tangled issues involved in the collection and study of Maya art. The story is told by villagers, looters, archaeologists, scholars, dealers and curators. For each, these vases have a radically different value and meaning.
Who directed Out of the Maya Tombs?
Out of the Maya Tombs was directed by David Lebrun.
Who stars in Out of the Maya Tombs?
The principal cast of Out of the Maya Tombs includes Not specified.
When was Out of the Maya Tombs released and how long is it?
Out of the Maya Tombs was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 36m.