Breaking the Maya code / Night Fire Films in association with Arte France presents ; written and directed by David Lebrun ; produced by Rosey Guthrie, David Lebrun.

Format Video (DVD)
EditionWidescreen ed.
Publication Info[New York, N.Y.] : First Run Features, 2008.
Description1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorLebrun, David, 1944-
Other author/creatorGuthrie, Rosey.
Other author/creatorPounder, C. C. H.
Other author/creatorCoe, Michael D. Breaking the Maya code.
Other author/creatorFirst Run Features (Firm)
Other author/creatorNight Fire Films.
Other author/creatorARTE France.
Contents The shapes in the stones -- The dawn of decipherment -- The patterns of history -- The sound of the signs -- A meeting of minds -- The flood -- The Maya world -- The persistence of the scribes.
Abstract The story of the 200-year struggle to unlock the secrets of the Mayan hieroglyphs. This detective story is filled with false leads, rivalries and colliding personalities. It takes us around the world in an effort to reveal the hieroglyphs' secrets.
General noteBased on the book : Breaking the Maya code / by Michael D. Coe.
General noteOriginally produced as a documentary in 2008.
General noteSpecial features: "Production slide show" stills gallery; "Resources" bibliography; filmmaker biography.
CreditsCinematography, Amy Halpern, Steven Kline ; graphic design and animation, Charles Owens ; editors, Eric Marin, Faith Radle, David Lebrun ; music, Yuval Ron.
Performer Narrator, C.C.H. Pounder.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageIn English.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Genre/formHistorical films.
Genre/formEthnographic films.
Genre/formFilm adaptations.
Genre/formEducational films.
Genre/formNonfiction films.
Genre/formFeature films.
UPC 720229913423
Publisher numberFRF 913423D First Run Features

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs F1435.3.W75 C64 2008 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold