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Mayan Secrets to Be Revealed by Mexican Government in '2012' Doc
The Mexican government is releasing state-held secrets about the end of the Mayan calendar to the makers of a documentary, "Revelations of the Mayans 2012 and Beyond," TheWrap has learned.
The information -- protected for 80 years -- is expected to reveal Mayan beliefs in future catastrophes and wisdom characterized as "shocking," producer Raul Julia-Levy, son of actor Raul Julia, told TheWrap.
The end of the Mayan calendar in December 2012 has long given rise to theories and speculation about the end of the world.
The agreement will allow Julia-Levy to film in never-before-seen locations.
"The Mayans used to construct one pyramid over another," tourism minister for the Mexican state of Campeche Luis Augusto Garcia Rosado told TheWrap. "In the site at Calakmul (pictured below right), workers for INAH [the National Institute of Anthropology and History] have discovered rooms inside the pyramid that have never been seen or explored before.
"And we're letting this documentary film there, to see what has been discovered inside the pyramid."
Julia-Levy (above) said he'd been made aware of the secret Mayan information by former Mexican president Vicente Fox -- a friend of his family -- and that it took four years of phone calls to finally get the OK from current president Felipe Calderon.
"This is very important for humanity, not just for Mexico," said Julia-Levy. "This information has been protected for 80 years, and now it's important for people to understand the series of events that are coming, and the consequences for all of us."
The English-language documentary will be directed by Juan Carlos Ruflo (whose other films include the 2006 Sundance winner "In the Pit"), and will begin shooting later this year. Elbert said the filmmakers are talking to investors and waiting for the government to give them their first look at the material and the site.
One big condition from the Mexican government was that the film get an initial theatrical release, which is planned for next fall, said Ed Elbert who is co-producing along with Julia-Levy and Sheila M. McCarthy and executive producer Eduardo Vertiz.
"It has to be released before the end of the Mayan calendar, which is Dec. 21, 2012," said Julia-Levy.
That's the date that the Mayan calendar -- which some believe predicts a worldwide cataclysm -- comes to the end of a 5,126-year cycle, and resets for another cycle.
Julia-Levy has been specifically ordered not to talk about any of the more mystical possibilities that might strain credulity as Mexico prepares to launch the far-reaching (and tourism-inducing) 2012 Mayan World Program.
 

Mayan Secrets to Be Revealed by Mexican Government in '2012' Doc In a captivating move, the Mexican government announced plans to unveil state secrets concerning the Mayan calendar through a documentary titled "Revelations of the Mayans 2012 and Beyond." This film, produced by Raul Julia-Levy, aims to disclose previously protected information about Mayan beliefs regarding future disasters and unexpected findings relating to their ancient culture. The documentary is set to explore uncharted territories, including newly uncovered rooms within the pyramids at Calakmul. This revelation comes from Mexican tourism minister Luis Augusto Garcia Rosado, who emphasized the importance of these archaeological discoveries. The documentary will be directed by Juan Carlos Ruflo, known for his critically acclaimed work in the film industry. Julia-Levy has highlighted discussions with former president Vicente Fox, which facilitated access to this vital historical information. After extensive negotiations with current president Felipe Calderon, the project finally secured approval. "This is a monumental opportunity not just for Mexico, but for humanity," Julia-Levy remarked, reinforcing the significance of the revelations. In preparation for the film's release prior to the end of the Mayan calendar cycle on December 21, 2012, substantial media attention and community curiosity surround the content that will be shared. This venture also carries conditions stipulated by the Mexican government, including obligatory initial theatrical distribution, aligning with the global curiosity about the supposed apocalyptic predictions associated with the Mayan calendar. As we reflect on the ongoing fascination with Mayan culture and predictions, it’s interesting to consider the implications of such revelations. Many enthusiasts and historians alike are eager to disentangle myth from fact regarding the ancient civilization. Discussion Point: How do you think this documentary will impact our understanding of Mayan culture? Do you see parallels with contemporary beliefs surrounding the end of cycles in other civilizations? Feel free to share your thoughts or related insights from any similar discussions you've encountered!
 

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