Mystery of the Maya
Synopsis
Filmed in IMAX, a young Mayan boy who lives close to the ruins becomes acquainted with an archaeologist (Guerra) and asks her to tell him about his ancestors. The crew travelled to over 15 locations in Mexico and Guatemala, including Tulum and Chichén Itzá.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barrie Howells, Roberto Rochín
- Screenplay & Story
- Barrie Howells, Óscar Montero
- Original Score
- Larry Crosley
- Original Title
- Mystery of the Maya
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- IMAX, Canadian Museum of Civilization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barrie Howells, Roberto Rochín
Barrie Howells, Óscar Montero
Larry Crosley
Savas Kalogeras
Michael McKennirey
Georgina Balzarreti, Frank Corcoran, Barrie Howells, Don Haig, Mark Zannis
Department Leadership Roster
Barrie Howells
Director
Roberto Rochín
Director
Barrie Howells
Writer
Óscar Montero
Writer
Savas Kalogeras
Director of Photography
Barrie Howells
Producer
Michael McKennirey
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mystery of the Maya
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What is Mystery of the Maya about?
Filmed in IMAX, a young Mayan boy who lives close to the ruins becomes acquainted with an archaeologist (Guerra) and asks her to tell him about his ancestors. The crew travelled to over 15 locations in Mexico and Guatemala, including Tulum and Chichén Itzá.
Who directed Mystery of the Maya?
Mystery of the Maya was directed by Barrie Howells, Roberto Rochín.
Who stars in Mystery of the Maya?
The principal cast of Mystery of the Maya includes Susan Glover, Nicolas Alonso, Juan Carlos Colombo, Blanca Guerra, Juan Antonio Llanes.
When was Mystery of the Maya released and how long is it?
Mystery of the Maya was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Mystery of the Maya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mystery of the Maya was composed by Larry Crosley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mystery of the Maya?
Mystery of the Maya holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).