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6.5 / 10(11 votes)IMDb20081h 56mUnited States of America

Breaking the Maya Code

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.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 5, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 16, 2008

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Lebrun
Screenplay & Story
David Lebrun
Original Title
Breaking the Maya Code
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
German, English, French, Czech
Runtime
1h 56m
Production Budget
$1M
Production Studios
Night Fire Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Lebrun

Screenplay & Story

David Lebrun

Department Leadership Roster

David Lebrun

Director

David Lebrun

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking the Maya Code

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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 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.

Who directed Breaking the Maya Code?

Breaking the Maya Code was directed by David Lebrun.

Who stars in Breaking the Maya Code?

The principal cast of Breaking the Maya Code includes CCH Pounder, Michael D. Coe, Ian Graham, Nikolai Grube, Peter Mathews.

When was Breaking the Maya Code released and how long is it?

Breaking the Maya Code was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.