CinemaOSMovie · 2024 · 1h 12m · G

Beyond the Ruins

Contrary to popular belief, the Maya are alive and well.

IMDbDocumentary

Embark on a captivating journey that delves into the essence of Yucatecan Maya life in the 21st century. This feature-length documentary unfolds against the backdrop of Coba, the second largest Maya ceremonial center in the ancient world. From this archaeological marvel, the film ventures deep into the lush jungles and intimate villages, offering a poignant exploration of two indigenous families committed to preserving their rich heritage. At its core, Beyond the Ruins weaves a tapestry that illuminates the profound interconnectedness of existence, as mirrored in the ancient Maya philosophy of "in lak' ech, a lak' en" - where "I am you; you are me." The film not only resurrects a vibrant but often overlooked culture; it also invites viewers to contemplate the universal lessons embedded in Maya wisdom. Through this evocative lens, audiences discover not only a living legacy but also a source of inspiration to enhance their own quality of life.

Directed byBrady Skye

Play
Status
Released
Runtime
1h 12m
Language
EN
Released
November 1, 2024
Budget
$20,000

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring

Bernardo Can Chuc

Self

Jose Cahum

Brady Skye

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Brady Skye
Written by
Brady Skye
Lance Hastings
Produced by
Lance Hastings

Keep watching

More like this

Collage10.0

Collage

2021 · Film

A History of Erotic Art7.0

A History of Erotic Art

2025 · Film

First Daughter and the Black Snake5.0

First Daughter and the Black Snake

2017 · Film

People of the Potlatch

People of the Potlatch

1944 · Film

Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory6.7

Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory

1895 · Film

Railway Station4.7

Railway Station

1980 · Film

Grandpa's in the Tuff Shed8.0

Grandpa's in the Tuff Shed

1998 · Film

Qipisa4.0

Qipisa

2017 · Film

Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again8.0

Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again

2021 · Film

Decolonising the Curatorial Process

Decolonising the Curatorial Process

2020 · Film

Barber Shop City10.0

Barber Shop City

2014 · Film

Los hieleros del Chimborazo

Los hieleros del Chimborazo

1980 · Film

Lágrimas rojas5.0

Lágrimas rojas

2006 · Film

Cycling Cities9.0

Cycling Cities

2025 · Film

From a distant time.

From a distant time.

Film

Tour Eerie Erie9.0

Tour Eerie Erie

2002 · Film

Picked for you

Recommended movies

Baraka8.2

Baraka

1992 · Film

Girl Rising7.0

Girl Rising

2013 · Film

The Dawn Wall8.0

The Dawn Wall

2017 · Film

Free Solo7.9

Free Solo

2018 · Film

The Greatest Night in Pop7.9

The Greatest Night in Pop

2024 · Film

Walk with Me5.8

Walk with Me

2017 · Film

Unknown: The Lost Pyramid7.3

Unknown: The Lost Pyramid

2023 · Film

Buena Vista Social Club7.5

Buena Vista Social Club

1999 · Film

Global Metal7.4

Global Metal

2008 · Film

Ghosts of the Abyss6.8

Ghosts of the Abyss

2003 · Film

Koyaanisqatsi7.9

Koyaanisqatsi

1983 · Film

I Am Heath Ledger7.4

I Am Heath Ledger

2017 · Film

Deepsea Challenge 3D6.6

Deepsea Challenge 3D

2014 · Film

Alone in the Wilderness7.9

Alone in the Wilderness

2004 · Film

The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man6.8

The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man

2018 · Film

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return6.8

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022 · Film

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story7.5

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025 · Film

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye7.2

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye

2022 · Film

Misha and the Wolves6.9

Misha and the Wolves

2021 · Film

180° South7.2

180° South

2010 · Film